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Engure Lake kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Latvia
Overview
Engure Lake is a large coastal lake on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Riga in Latvia. It is an important bird reserve and a lake kitesurfing spot.
The lake is very shallow (average depth under 1 metre), making it an extremely safe spot. Conditions are perfect flat water. All wind directions work thanks to the large surface of the lake.
Note: the lake is in a nature reserve area, so it is important to respect local regulations regarding wildlife. The season runs from May to October. The spot suits beginners.
Spot forecast for Engure Lake
Sunrise 08:14 · Sunset 18:09
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Engure Lake: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
353h
in June · 29 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are June, May and April, at 28 rideable days and 16 °C. The low point is February, at 20.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 82% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 1 °C. The wettest month is July, with 175 mm.
Monthly averages: Engure Lake
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.0 | 207 h | 1 °C | 72 mm |
| February | 20.5 | 186 h | 1 °C | 43 mm |
| March | 25.0 | 257 h | 7 °C | 21 mm |
| April | 27.5 | 299 h | 11 °C | 49 mm |
| May | 28.0 | 318 h | 16 °C | 50 mm |
| June | 29.0 | 353 h | 20 °C | 50 mm |
| July | 22.5 | 273 h | 22 °C | 175 mm |
| August | 25.5 | 250 h | 21 °C | 79 mm |
| September | 21.0 | 217 h | 19 °C | 43 mm |
| October | 22.0 | 214 h | 12 °C | 45 mm |
| November | 22.0 | 170 h | 6 °C | 39 mm |
| December | 25.0 | 203 h | 4 °C | 44 mm |
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Technical details of Engure Lake spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
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