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Porto Pollo kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Italy · Sardaigne

Spot currently openIntermediate level 41.19 | 9.32

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.

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Spot forecast for Porto Pollo

Sunrise 07:39 · Sunset 18:35

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

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Porto Pollo: 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

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

0 5 10 15 January: 6 rideable days6 d J February: 8.5 rideable days F March: 11 rideable days M April: 9 rideable days A May: 11 rideable days M June: 13 rideable days J July: 13 rideable days J August: 14 rideable days14 d A September: 11 rideable days S October: 8.5 rideable days O November: 10 rideable days N December: 8.5 rideable days D 0 5 10 15 January: 6 rideable days6 d J February: 8.5 rideable days F March: 11 rideable days M April: 9 rideable days A May: 11 rideable days M June: 13 rideable days J July: 13 rideable days J August: 14 rideable days14 d A September: 11 rideable days S October: 8.5 rideable days O November: 10 rideable days N December: 8.5 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 62%13-20 knots · 33%21-30 knots · 5%31+ knots · under 1%

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
Monthly averages — Porto Pollo — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 6.0 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 spot

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

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

Depending on conditions: NNE, SE, S.

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Spot opening date · Required level
Spot opening date
Open all year round
Required level
Intermediate
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.

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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