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Silvaplana kitesurf spot
Switzerland · Grisons
Overview
Lake Silvaplana has been a kitesurfing spot since the beginning of the sport (and even before with snowkiting). The area is surrounded by mountains and the landscapes are breathtaking. If you enjoy hiking or mountain biking, it's an ideal place to mix sports, knowing that the wind usually picks up late morning or early afternoon.
The spot is on a grassy beach and very easy to access, however, be aware that the lake is a very popular spot and can get crowded on weekends and during holidays. Plan to bring a full wetsuit, as the water is cold, and larger kites because with the altitude, you'll need more sail area to get moving.
There is a campsite at the spot, and wild camping is not tolerated in the region (business is business). Overall, the region is quite expensive.
Spot forecast for Silvaplana
Sunrise 06:53 · Sunset 17:15
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Silvaplana: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
138h
in June · 18 rideable days
The season runs from March to September, peaking in June: 15 rideable days a month and 138 hours of usable wind, at 13 °C. The low point is December, at 2 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 98% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 0 °C. The wettest month is June, with 156 mm.
Monthly averages: Silvaplana
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.0 | 72 h | 0 °C | 54 mm |
| February | 6.0 | 41 h | 3 °C | 29 mm |
| March | 12.5 | 82 h | 4 °C | 52 mm |
| April | 13.0 | 94 h | 8 °C | 46 mm |
| May | 13.0 | 81 h | 11 °C | 92 mm |
| June | 18.0 | 138 h | 17 °C | 156 mm |
| July | 17.0 | 129 h | 18 °C | 125 mm |
| August | 17.0 | 117 h | 19 °C | 93 mm |
| September | 16.0 | 106 h | 12 °C | 93 mm |
| October | 10.5 | 63 h | 9 °C | 67 mm |
| November | 4.5 | 32 h | 4 °C | 43 mm |
| December | 2.0 | 14 h | 2 °C | 25 mm |
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Technical details of Silvaplana spot
The spot works with winds from SSW, SW, WSW.
Local association recommendations
- You have liability insurance that specifically includes kitesurfing, with coverage in Switzerland.
- You are a member of the club or have purchased a day membership card.
- You are a certified kitesurfer with VDWS level 4 or IKO level 3J.
- You know how to swim well and can manage if you encounter problems in the water.
- You are properly equipped for cold water temperatures. You can also rent or buy appropriate equipment from the on-site shop.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
Parking
Parking areas behind the spot, 200 to 300m walking distance.
Wind specificities
The wind on Lake Silvaplana is thermal and comes from the southwest through the Maloja Pass.
The thermal wind works as long as the weather is good and there is no northerly wind trend.
The north wind is often irregular and not really rideable (wing and windsurf might be okay).
Due to the altitude of the lake (1790m), the wind is much less dense, so you'll need more sail area. Follow the locals' lead when choosing your kite size.
Hazards
The water is quite cold in all seasons, so equip yourself properly. Crowds are also a potential danger, don't hesitate to do a few runs to position yourself above the masses.
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