Overview

Lago di Bracciano is a large volcanic lake 30 km north of Rome. This 57 km² body of water offers ideal flat water conditions for kitesurfing and wingfoiling. The lake benefits from regular thermal breezes in summer. It is the most popular lake spot in the Roman region, offering a flat water alternative to coastal spots.

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Sunrise 07:29 · Sunset 18:22

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

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Lago di Bracciano: 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

252h

in July · 31 rideable days

The season runs from March to September, peaking in July: 28 rideable days a month and 252 hours of usable wind, at 25 °C. The low point is December, at 11.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 82%13-20 knots · 18%21-30 knots · under 1%

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 12 °C. The wettest month is October, with 131 mm.

Monthly averages: Lago di Bracciano

Monthly averages — Lago di Bracciano — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	18.0	156 h	12 °C	42 mm
February	15.5	115 h	14 °C	112 mm
March	24.5	188 h	15 °C	123 mm
April	27.0	189 h	19 °C	43 mm
May	30.5	245 h	22 °C	86 mm
June	28.0	224 h	29 °C	9 mm
July	31.0	252 h	31 °C	9 mm
August	29.5	204 h	31 °C	27 mm
September	26.0	180 h	26 °C	115 mm
October	18.0	126 h	21 °C	131 mm
November	15.5	101 h	16 °C	55 mm
December	11.5	88 h	13 °C	91 mm

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Technical details of Lago di Bracciano spot

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

Depending on conditions: NNE, NE, ENE, E, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W.

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Spot opening date · Required level

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

Parking

Several access points around the lake. Parking at Anguillara Sabazia, Trevignano Romano and Bracciano. Easy access from Rome via the SS2 or by train.

Wind specificities

Southeast thermal breeze in summer, setting in by late morning. Moderate intensity (10-18 knots). The Tramontana (N) and Maestrale (NW) can also reach the lake in more significant weather situations.

Hazards

Lake subject to regulations: check the authorized zones for kitesurfing. Thermal breeze that can drop abruptly in the late afternoon. Cool water in spring.

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