About This Spot
Silvaplana See, Switzerland is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Switzerland.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SSW–SW winds, peaking from May to September, Silvaplana See, Switzerland delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The Maloya wind is a very constant wind all year around, it blows with 3-5 Bft. The wind is thermal. This spot has only enough wind if it comes from South/Southeast, then it normally has about 4-6 Bft. Lower density of air leads to higher surface need.
When to Go
Air: summer 20-30°C, winter 20-10°C. Water: summer 10-16°C, winter ice. When the summer season opens its door in May/June the water is around 12°C. It's getting warmer every month till August/September. Normally it's around 15-16°C. Because this spot is up in the mountains it's never to hot during summertime. It's very comfortable to be there if its getting to hot in the cities. Please pay attention to the sun. It's strong because this spot is on 1800m over ground.
What to Expect
Perfectly flat water, the more wind the choppier it gets. Be careful with the rocks all along the shore when entering and exit the water.
Wind & Conditions
SSW · SW
Best wind direction
The Maloya wind is a very constant wind all year around, it blows with 3-5 Bft. The wind is thermal. This spot has only enough wind if it comes from South/Southeast, then it normally has about 4-6 Bft. Lower density of air leads to higher surface need.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Perfectly flat water, the more wind the choppier it gets. Be careful with the rocks all along the shore when entering and exit the water.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Zurich-Chur-Julier-Silvaplana. Innsbruck-Landeck-Scuol-St. Moritz-Silvaplana. Comersee-Chiavenna-Maloja-Silvaplana. It's quite difficult to say how to get there because it's up in the mountains and about 4 hours by car from the next airport. It's a well known place. The easiest way to get there is by car. From Zurich, take the Highway A3 towards Sargans-Chur. St. Moritz is the next town. It's just 2 km away from there. First you have to drive or whatever to Chur. This is the nearest big city. From there just head on on the freeway till you see the sign direction St. Moritz. Leave the freeway and follow just the signs to St. Moritz. You have to drive over the Julier pass. If you managed this you are in Silvaplana. By train is the same. Go to Chur with the express train. If you are there you have to change the train in direction St. Moritz. The train conductor will tell you exactly which one.
Location
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