Lake Como / Colico, Italy
Lake Como / Colico, Italy is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Lake Como / Colico, Italy !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Lake Como / Colico, Italy is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Lake Como / Colico, Italy !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Milan take SS36 to "Lecco" and than straight on to Colico. From St. Moritz go to Chiavenna and than to Colico. The launch is in the North of Colico.
Nearest Airports
Distance
75km from spot
100km from spot
205km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Milan take SS36 to "Lecco" and than straight on to Colico. From St. Moritz go to Chiavenna and than to Colico. The launch is in the North of Colico.
Nearest Airports
Distance
75km from spot
100km from spot
205km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Lake Como / Colico, Italy
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Some times there is snow on the beach (just in January and February). It's ok from June to September, than it becomes quite cold. The spot is near the mountains and near to Silvaplana spot (South of Swiss). So it's recommended a warm wetsuit during coldest time. April to May: air 15-25°C, water 9-17°C, semidry wetsuit necessary. June to August: shorty time with air temperatures from 22-35°C, water 19-23°C.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S .
There is Thermal wind at Lake Como / Colico, Italy.
The wind is coming from South, it's the best for kiting. Avarage kite size is 16 meters. Wind from 10-30 knots. The season of thermal wind stars in March/April till October. No one is kitesurfing with North winds. The South wind is regular, and sideshore or sideonshore. South wind is coming 6 out of 7 days. South wind: 14-19:00, steady usually 7-18 knots. North wind: sporadically usually 15-40 knots, very gusty. These 4 winds are possible: Tivano: blowing the whole year from 6-10am out of NE. It's coming out of Veltlin and if it is missing, it means that the weather will be bad. Breva: blowing out of the South if the Tivano becomes less. It's the main wind on this lake and mainly in the North quiet strong, blowing from about 10am to sunset. Ventone: blowing from the North, often after a thunderstorm in the mountains with gusts up to 40-60km/h. Not recommended to kite in. Menaggino: out of the South with strong gusts, mainly after thunderstorms in summer. The wind is coming from South, it's the best for kiting. Avarage kite size is 12 meters. Wind from 10-30 knots. The season of thermal wind stars in March/April till October. No one is kitesurfing with North winds. The South wind is regular, and sideshore or sideonshore. South wind is coming 6 out of 7 days. South wind: 14-19:00, steady usually 7-18 knots. North wind: sporadically usually 15-40 knots, very gusty. These 4 winds are possible: Tivano: blowing the whole year from 6-10am out of NE. It's coming out of Veltlin and if it is missing, it means that the weather will be bad. Breva: blowing out of the South if the Tivano becomes less. It's the main wind on this lake and mainly in the North quiet strong, blowing from about 10am to sunset. Ventone: blowing from the North, often after a thunderstorm in the mountains with gusts up to 40-60km/h. Not recommended to kite in. Menaggino: out of the South with strong gusts, mainly after thunderstorms in summer.
Wind usually blows from N and S on the spot.
The best moments to come to Lake Como / Colico, Italy are April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Some times there is snow on the beach (just in January and February). It's ok from June to September, than it becomes quite cold. The spot is near the mountains and near to Silvaplana spot (South of Swiss). So it's recommended a warm wetsuit during coldest time. April to May: air 15-25°C, water 9-17°C, semidry wetsuit necessary. June to August: shorty time with air temperatures from 22-35°C, water 19-23°C.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S .
There is Thermal wind at Lake Como / Colico, Italy.
The wind is coming from South, it's the best for kiting. Avarage kite size is 16 meters. Wind from 10-30 knots. The season of thermal wind stars in March/April till October. No one is kitesurfing with North winds. The South wind is regular, and sideshore or sideonshore. South wind is coming 6 out of 7 days. South wind: 14-19:00, steady usually 7-18 knots. North wind: sporadically usually 15-40 knots, very gusty. These 4 winds are possible: Tivano: blowing the whole year from 6-10am out of NE. It's coming out of Veltlin and if it is missing, it means that the weather will be bad. Breva: blowing out of the South if the Tivano becomes less. It's the main wind on this lake and mainly in the North quiet strong, blowing from about 10am to sunset. Ventone: blowing from the North, often after a thunderstorm in the mountains with gusts up to 40-60km/h. Not recommended to kite in. Menaggino: out of the South with strong gusts, mainly after thunderstorms in summer. The wind is coming from South, it's the best for kiting. Avarage kite size is 12 meters. Wind from 10-30 knots. The season of thermal wind stars in March/April till October. No one is kitesurfing with North winds. The South wind is regular, and sideshore or sideonshore. South wind is coming 6 out of 7 days. South wind: 14-19:00, steady usually 7-18 knots. North wind: sporadically usually 15-40 knots, very gusty. These 4 winds are possible: Tivano: blowing the whole year from 6-10am out of NE. It's coming out of Veltlin and if it is missing, it means that the weather will be bad. Breva: blowing out of the South if the Tivano becomes less. It's the main wind on this lake and mainly in the North quiet strong, blowing from about 10am to sunset. Ventone: blowing from the North, often after a thunderstorm in the mountains with gusts up to 40-60km/h. Not recommended to kite in. Menaggino: out of the South with strong gusts, mainly after thunderstorms in summer.
Wind usually blows from N and S on the spot.
The best moments to come to Lake Como / Colico, Italy are April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lake Como / Colico, Italy is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Beach partly sand and partly grass. Upwind kitebeach, downwind windsurf. The beaches are quite nice and clean but sometimes some rubbish due to storms or something else. The launch it's quite safe, some trees around, but not a problem. Some stones in the water.
It's a lake, mostly choppy 10 to 40cm.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lake Como / Colico, Italy is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Beach partly sand and partly grass. Upwind kitebeach, downwind windsurf. The beaches are quite nice and clean but sometimes some rubbish due to storms or something else. The launch it's quite safe, some trees around, but not a problem. Some stones in the water.
It's a lake, mostly choppy 10 to 40cm.
Need to know
Beach risk reported: Trees .
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
Beach risk reported: Trees .
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Best Schools in Lago di Santa Croce
#1: 414 Kiting
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