Overview

Capo Peloro (Punta del Faro) is located at the extreme north-eastern tip of Sicily, at the entrance to the Strait of Messina. This spectacular spot offers a direct view of Calabria, only 3 km across the strait. The strong currents of the strait and the channelled winds make it a technical and powerful spot.

The spot is renowned for its windy conditions thanks to the Venturi effect of the Strait of Messina which accelerates the winds. The sailing area is on the sandy beach east of the lighthouse (Torre Faro). This is a spot for experienced kiters due to the significant currents.

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Sunrise 07:10 · Sunset 18:14

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

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Capo Peloro: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

182h

in July · 21 rideable days

The season runs from June to August, peaking in July: 18 rideable days a month and 182 hours of usable wind, at 31 °C. The low point is November, at 9.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 90%13-20 knots · 10%21-30 knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 90% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 16 °C. The wettest month is January, with 93 mm.

Monthly averages: Capo Peloro

Monthly averages — Capo Peloro — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	14.0	94 h	16 °C	93 mm
February	10.5	90 h	17 °C	73 mm
March	16.0	118 h	18 °C	83 mm
April	18.5	131 h	20 °C	38 mm
May	14.0	103 h	24 °C	41 mm
June	15.5	126 h	30 °C	6 mm
July	21.0	182 h	32 °C	4 mm
August	18.0	126 h	31 °C	12 mm
September	12.5	109 h	29 °C	12 mm
October	10.5	87 h	24 °C	42 mm
November	9.5	64 h	20 °C	65 mm
December	12.0	82 h	16 °C	69 mm

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Technical details of Capo Peloro spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, SE, SSE, WNW, NW, NNW.

Depending on conditions: NE, ESE, S, W.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Expert

Parking

Parking possible along the coastal road near Torre Faro. Some free but limited spaces. In summer, paid car parks are set up near the beach.

Wind specificities

The Venturi effect of the Strait of Messina considerably accelerates winds. The Maestrale (NW) and Sirocco (SE) are channelled by the strait and can be 30-50% stronger than elsewhere on the coast. Winds are often more sustained and more regular thanks to this channelling effect.

Hazards

Very strong currents in the Strait of Messina, among the most powerful in the Mediterranean. Navigation prohibited in the strait channel (intense maritime traffic). Currents can change direction rapidly. Spot reserved for experienced riders. Rocks along the coast.

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