Lake Como / Gera Lario, Italy
Lake Como / Gera Lario, 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 N and 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 / Gera Lario, Italy !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Lake Como / Gera Lario, 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 N and 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 / Gera Lario, Italy !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Gera Lario is right at the North of the Lake Como. The beach is at the westside of the `river mouth`. From the main street get onto Via Sole Mio. Parking lot almost directly at the beach with parking fees.
Nearest Airports
Distance
80km from spot
100km from spot
205km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Gera Lario is right at the North of the Lake Como. The beach is at the westside of the `river mouth`. From the main street get onto Via Sole Mio. Parking lot almost directly at the beach with parking fees.
Nearest Airports
Distance
80km from spot
100km from spot
205km from spot
Best Schools in Lago di Santa Croce
#1: 414 Kiting
4.9/5 (99)
#2: Kite School VKC
4.8/5 (57)
Riding Conditions in Lake Como / Gera Lario, Italy
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The season of thermal wind starts in March/April till October. But still during winter time it's possible. 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 N and S .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Lake Como / Gera Lario, Italy.
The wind is coming from South, it's the best for kiting. The small island in front of the beach may cause some turbulences, be aware. 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: 14:00-19:00, 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 / Gera Lario, Italy are May, June, July and August .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The season of thermal wind starts in March/April till October. But still during winter time it's possible. 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 N and S .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Lake Como / Gera Lario, Italy.
The wind is coming from South, it's the best for kiting. The small island in front of the beach may cause some turbulences, be aware. 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: 14:00-19:00, 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 / Gera Lario, Italy are May, June, July and August .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lake Como / Gera Lario, Italy is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Small sandy beach. Meadow for rigging your kites. Many windsurfers and beachgoers, be careful.
It's a lake, mostly choppy 10 to 40cm. Not much space to go downwind too far. Therefore not a beginners beach.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Lake Como / Gera Lario, Italy is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Small sandy beach. Meadow for rigging your kites. Many windsurfers and beachgoers, be careful.
It's a lake, mostly choppy 10 to 40cm. Not much space to go downwind too far. Therefore not a beginners beach.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Boats .
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Boats .
Best Schools in Lago di Santa Croce
#1: 414 Kiting
4.9/5 (99)
#2: Kite School VKC