Posada kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Italy · Sardaigne

Spot currently openIntermediate level 40.63 | 9.74

Overview

Posada is a kitesurf spot on the northeast coast of Sardinia, near the medieval village of Posada with its distinctive castle perched on the hilltop. The long sandy beach is exposed to the northeast thermal sea breeze and the Maestrale (northwest), providing reliable conditions in summer. The area is quieter than the nearby San Teodoro and Budoni spots, offering a more relaxed atmosphere. The dramatic backdrop of the Posada castle and the Posada river estuary nearby add to the scenic character.

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Sunrise 07:37 · Sunset 18:34

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Posada: when to go?

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Season · peak

90h

in May · 15 rideable days

The season runs from March to September, peaking in May: 12 rideable days a month and 90 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is February, at 6 days.

Rideable days per month

0 5 10 15 January: 6.5 rideable days J February: 6 rideable days6 d F March: 12 rideable days M April: 12 rideable days A May: 15 rideable days15 d M June: 12.5 rideable days J July: 12 rideable days J August: 10.5 rideable days A September: 12.5 rideable days S October: 9.5 rideable days O November: 7 rideable days N December: 7.5 rideable days D 0 5 10 15 January: 6.5 rideable days J February: 6 rideable days6 d F March: 12 rideable days M April: 12 rideable days A May: 15 rideable days15 d M June: 12.5 rideable days J July: 12 rideable days J August: 10.5 rideable days A September: 12.5 rideable days S October: 9.5 rideable days O November: 7 rideable days N December: 7.5 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 75%13-20 knots · 24%21-30 knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 75% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 15 °C. The wettest month is January, with 95 mm.

Monthly averages: Posada
Monthly averages — Posada — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 6.5 57 h 15 °C 95 mm
February 6.0 40 h 16 °C 69 mm
March 12.0 66 h 17 °C 50 mm
April 12.0 85 h 20 °C 26 mm
May 15.0 90 h 24 °C 47 mm
June 12.5 78 h 29 °C 7 mm
July 12.0 76 h 31 °C 5 mm
August 10.5 55 h 32 °C 8 mm
September 12.5 79 h 28 °C 34 mm
October 9.5 46 h 23 °C 49 mm
November 7.0 50 h 18 °C 28 mm
December 7.5 62 h 15 °C 78 mm

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Technical details of Posada spot

N: Rideable NNE: Rideable NE: Rideable ENE: Depending on conditions E: Not rideable ESE: Not rideable SE: Depending on conditions SSE: Not rideable S: Not rideable SSW: Not rideable SW: Not rideable WSW: Not rideable W: Not rideable WNW: Depending on conditions NW: Rideable NNW: Rideable N E S W

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, NW, NNW.

Depending on conditions: ENE, SE, WNW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable
Spot opening date · Required level
Spot opening date
Open all year round
Required level
Intermediate
Parking

Free parking near the beach, accessible from the SS125 coastal road. Services in Posada village (restaurants, bars). Quieter than neighbouring San Teodoro.

Hazards

Rocky coastline north of the beach near Posada castle — keep clear. Boat traffic from the small marina. Wind can be gusty in the afternoon thermal. Watch for swimmers during the summer season.

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