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Desert Point - Lago di Lesina kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Italy · Puglia
Overview
Desert Point is one of the flagship spots of Lago di Lesina, the large lagoon of Gargano in northern Puglia. This 22 km long lagoon offers a flat and shallow body of water, perfect for learning and freestyle. The name "Desert Point" comes from the desert-like atmosphere of the lagoon's sandy shores. Lago di Lesina is considered the "Lo Stagnone of Puglia": flat water, shallow (50 cm to 1 m), sandy bottom, and regular thermal wind in summer. It is one of the best spots in Italy for learning kitesurfing.
Spot forecast for Desert Point - Lago di Lesina
Sunrise 07:16 · Sunset 18:10
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Desert Point - Lago di Lesina: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
288h
in July · 31 rideable days
The season runs from March to September, peaking in July: 28 rideable days a month and 288 hours of usable wind, at 24 °C. The low point is February, at 16 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 77% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 13 °C. The wettest month is November, with 97 mm.
Monthly averages: Desert Point - Lago di Lesina
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.0 | 185 h | 13 °C | 51 mm |
| February | 16.0 | 149 h | 14 °C | 39 mm |
| March | 24.5 | 225 h | 16 °C | 86 mm |
| April | 26.0 | 215 h | 19 °C | 34 mm |
| May | 28.5 | 268 h | 22 °C | 26 mm |
| June | 30.0 | 247 h | 28 °C | 14 mm |
| July | 31.0 | 288 h | 30 °C | 23 mm |
| August | 30.0 | 232 h | 29 °C | 26 mm |
| September | 25.5 | 220 h | 26 °C | 58 mm |
| October | 23.0 | 184 h | 21 °C | 61 mm |
| November | 20.5 | 172 h | 16 °C | 97 mm |
| December | 16.0 | 141 h | 13 °C | 50 mm |
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Technical details of Desert Point - Lago di Lesina spot
The spot works with winds from N, SE, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Depending on conditions: NNE, NE, E, ESE, SSE, S, SSW.
Spot functioning
The lagoon works with several wind directions. The Maestrale (NW) and Tramontana (N) are the most frequent in summer. The elongated shape of the lagoon creates sufficient fetch to sail comfortably in most wind directions.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
On the water
Ultra-flat body of water, depth 50 cm to 1 m. Sandy bottom. Brackish and warm water in summer. Ideal conditions for freestyle and learning. No significant waves or chop.
Parking
Free parking on the dirt roads leading to the lagoon. Access via secondary roads from Lesina or Torre Mileto. Kite schools often organize transport from their base.
Wind specificities
The prevailing wind in summer is the Maestrale (NW) with a thermal component in the afternoon. The Sirocco (SE) and Libeccio (SW) are also frequent. The thermal wind sets in early afternoon and blows consistently between 12 and 22 knots.
Hazards
The lagoon is very safe thanks to its shallow depth. You can stand everywhere. Watch out for sharp shells on the bottom in some areas. Intense heat in summer, bring sunscreen and water. A few fishing stakes in the lagoon.
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