About This Spot
Lake Balaton / Sosto, Hungary is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Hungary.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N winds, peaking from April to September, Lake Balaton / Sosto, Hungary delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Usually the wind blows when a cold front is coming from the North (onshore). It blows 2-3 days, 4-7 Bft. Strong in autumn and at spring time is quite often. The last 2-3 years was better in summer time as well 1-3 days/week with bigger kites.
When to Go
The season starts from April to around October. The summertime (June to August) is quite hot around 35-40°C. The water is very hot 25-28°C. Only shorts needed. Autumn and spring the air is colder with 17-25°C, the water is 15-20°C. Wetsuit is needed because the wind can be colder.
What to Expect
It's Europe biggest Lake called Balaton. Water along the south shore is flat or choppy. If you go upwind, deeper into the see you may encounter 1m waves. Shallow for about 250m, with 10-70cm depth. You can launch and land in the water. The lake bottom are covered with sand (silt). The lake is only 3-5 kilometers wide, so there is no danger of getting lost.
Wind & Conditions
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Best wind direction
Usually the wind blows when a cold front is coming from the North (onshore). It blows 2-3 days, 4-7 Bft. Strong in autumn and at spring time is quite often. The last 2-3 years was better in summer time as well 1-3 days/week with bigger kites.
Best Months
Water Conditions
It's Europe biggest Lake called Balaton. Water along the south shore is flat or choppy. If you go upwind, deeper into the see you may encounter 1m waves. Shallow for about 250m, with 10-70cm depth. You can launch and land in the water. The lake bottom are covered with sand (silt). The lake is only 3-5 kilometers wide, so there is no danger of getting lost.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍No information to the beach
You can come to Budapest with plane and travel to Siofok with car. It's 100 km trip on a motorway. Before you reach Siofok (2km) you should take the Sosto interchange and go down to the beach. You will see the kites in the air. The spot is on the south side of the lake.
Location
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