About This Spot
Punta Pellaro, Italy is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Italy.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–NNE–W winds, peaking from April to November, Punta Pellaro, Italy delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Very good with North or Northwest wind. This local wind called 'Boria' is typical from May to September. Boria wind is a thermal wind and blows a around 18-25 knots (70% of the indicated period). South or Southeast wind sometimes good. Not recommended with OFF wind directions and with Scirocco (S/SSE) except for expert only and is the souther side of the spot.
When to Go
Summer hot, almost no rain, spring and autumn pretty warm, winter not too cold. Warm water in the summer (around 27°C) and not too cold in the winter (16-18°C).
What to Expect
The water is not too choppy, sometimes 1.5 meter waves due to changing of the current. No shallow water, after 2-3 m you can't stand anymore.
Wind & Conditions
N · NNE · W · WNW · NW · NNW
Best wind direction
Very good with North or Northwest wind. This local wind called 'Boria' is typical from May to September. Boria wind is a thermal wind and blows a around 18-25 knots (70% of the indicated period). South or Southeast wind sometimes good. Not recommended with OFF wind directions and with Scirocco (S/SSE) except for expert only and is the souther side of the spot.
Best Months
Water Conditions
The water is not too choppy, sometimes 1.5 meter waves due to changing of the current. No shallow water, after 2-3 m you can't stand anymore.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Fly to Reggio Calabria airport (REG) in Southern Italy, Calabria. The spot is 7-8 km south of the airport. Follow the SS106 southbound to Taranto. You will find 2 traffic lights: first is called 'Pellaro'; second is called 'Pellaro' again. Turn right at this second traffic light. At the end of the road turn left and then keep the right following the beach. By car from the North via Milano, Roma, Salerno to the end of A3 to Reggio Calabria. After exit called 'Porto' follow the direction to 'Taranto'. Pass the airport sign and follow the direction you find in the previous paragraph. By train: Arrive at Reggio Calabria Centrale and the take the train to Pellaro (10mins far). Pellaro rail station is 800m north of the spot.
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