About This Spot
Lake Garda / Malcesine, Italy is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Italy.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With N–S winds, peaking from April to October, Lake Garda / Malcesine, Italy delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
In the morning Pelér starts at about 6-7am and blows from the North of the Lake until 10-11am, it's a great wind (15-30 knots) for good and advanced kiters, it depends in which area you want to go out for kiting and you can find good waves, it's a little bit gusty. In the afternoon Ora starts at about noon to 1pm and blows from the South of the lake until 5-6pm, it's the best wind (15-20 knots): very steady.
When to Go
In winter you must use wetsuits (5-6 mm or more), in summer you can use 2-3 mm or short wetsuit, or if you prefer you can avoid to use it at all. You can really kite all over the year, but the best months are from April to October. During the winter you must only be careful about the very cold water.
What to Expect
Water is very choppy in the early morning, almost flat in the afternoon.
Wind & Conditions
N · S
Best wind direction
In the morning Pelér starts at about 6-7am and blows from the North of the Lake until 10-11am, it's a great wind (15-30 knots) for good and advanced kiters, it depends in which area you want to go out for kiting and you can find good waves, it's a little bit gusty. In the afternoon Ora starts at about noon to 1pm and blows from the South of the lake until 5-6pm, it's the best wind (15-20 knots): very steady.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Water is very choppy in the early morning, almost flat in the afternoon.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Verona follow instruction to Lake Garda / Malcesine.
Location
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