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Porto Pollo / Sardinia kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Italy · Sardaigne
Overview
Porto Pollo is one of the most famous kitesurf and windsurf destinations in Sardinia, located in the north of the island near Palau, in a natural channel between the Sardinian coast and the La Maddalena archipelago. The Maestrale funnels powerfully through this corridor, creating legendary conditions. The spot is divided between a beginner-friendly lagoon side and more powerful open water. Porto Pollo hosts major international competitions and is home to numerous kite and windsurf schools. A true mecca for wind sports on the Mediterranean.
Spot forecast for Porto Pollo / Sardinia
Sunrise 07:39 · Sunset 18:35
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Porto Pollo / Sardinia: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
85h
in August · 14 rideable days
The season runs from May to September, peaking in August: 12 rideable days a month and 85 hours of usable wind, at 27 °C. The low point is January, at 6 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 62% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 14 °C. The wettest month is January, with 78 mm.
Monthly averages: Porto Pollo / Sardinia
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0 | 38 h | 14 °C | 78 mm |
| February | 8.5 | 38 h | 15 °C | 59 mm |
| March | 11.0 | 50 h | 16 °C | 49 mm |
| April | 9.0 | 62 h | 18 °C | 42 mm |
| May | 11.0 | 58 h | 22 °C | 27 mm |
| June | 13.0 | 77 h | 27 °C | 3 mm |
| July | 13.0 | 76 h | 30 °C | 2 mm |
| August | 14.0 | 85 h | 30 °C | 3 mm |
| September | 11.0 | 67 h | 25 °C | 25 mm |
| October | 8.5 | 43 h | 22 °C | 60 mm |
| November | 10.0 | 50 h | 18 °C | 46 mm |
| December | 8.5 | 57 h | 15 °C | 66 mm |
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Technical details of Porto Pollo / Sardinia spot
The spot works with winds from N, SSE, WNW, NW, NNW.
Depending on conditions: NNE, SE, S.
Spot functioning
The spot is divided into two main zones: the lagoon side (flat water, shallow sandy bottom, ideal for beginners and schools) and the open sea side (more sustained chop, for experienced riders). Kite and windsurf schools organise sessions with marked zones. In high season the spot is very busy — follow instructor guidelines and respect designated areas.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
Open year-round. Main season: May to October. Peak attendance: July-August. Best wind conditions: June-September. Several kite and windsurf schools open May to September.
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Lagoon side: flat to very slightly choppy water, sandy bottom at 0.5-1.5m, ideal for learning and progression. Sea side: short regular chop of 0.3 to 0.8m in strong Maestrale. No breaking waves. Current is weak in the lagoon but can be stronger in the main channel.
Parking
Large parking area in Porto Pollo, accessible from Palau via the SP13. Full infrastructure — kite schools, rental shops, restaurants, accommodation. Busy all summer. Book accommodation in advance for July-August.
Wind specificities
The Maestrale funnels into the channel between the Sardinian coast and the La Maddalena archipelago with exceptional regularity and power. It typically blows 15 to 35 knots in summer, usually from 11am to 6pm, with a notable acceleration in mid-afternoon. The wind is thermally reinforced — it starts gently in the morning and builds progressively. Gusts are frequent but generally predictable. The Levante (southeast) provides an alternative outside Maestrale episodes.
Hazards
Very busy spot in summer — kite schools and beginner riders everywhere, stay alert. Boat traffic from Porto Pollo marina. The channel between Porto Pollo and Palau can have strong current. Respect the designated zones for beginners and advanced riders.
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