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Follonica kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Italy · Toscana
Overview
Follonica is a popular seaside resort in the gulf of the same name, in the Tuscan Maremma. The semi-enclosed gulf offers varied conditions depending on the winds. The long sandy beach is ideal for kitesurfing. The spot is sheltered from north winds by the hills, but well exposed to the Libeccio (SW) and Ponente (W).
Spot forecast for Follonica
Sunrise 07:36 · Sunset 18:27
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Follonica: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
182h
in July · 29.5 rideable days
The season runs from April to September, peaking in July: 23 rideable days a month and 182 hours of usable wind, at 25 °C. The low point is December, at 1 day.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 87% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 13 °C. The wettest month is October, with 140 mm.
Monthly averages: Follonica
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.5 | 55 h | 13 °C | 40 mm |
| February | 6.5 | 48 h | 15 °C | 104 mm |
| March | 14.0 | 115 h | 16 °C | 92 mm |
| April | 17.5 | 106 h | 18 °C | 61 mm |
| May | 22.0 | 136 h | 22 °C | 59 mm |
| June | 24.0 | 147 h | 27 °C | 13 mm |
| July | 29.5 | 182 h | 30 °C | 12 mm |
| August | 26.5 | 143 h | 30 °C | 37 mm |
| September | 17.0 | 91 h | 25 °C | 136 mm |
| October | 11.5 | 82 h | 21 °C | 140 mm |
| November | 6.0 | 38 h | 17 °C | 36 mm |
| December | 1.0 | 5 h | 14 °C | 59 mm |
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Technical details of Follonica spot
The spot works with winds from SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W.
Depending on conditions: SE, WNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
Parking
Parking along the seafront, paid in summer. Many spaces in the town.
Hazards
Tourist beach in summer. Swimming area. Moderate coastal current. Semi-enclosed gulf limiting drift.
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