Latvia
57.76 | 22.61
Kolkasrags is the northernmost point of the Courland Peninsula, where the Gulf of Riga meets the open Baltic Sea. It is an iconic Latvian location and a unique kitesurfing spot.
The cape offers varied conditions depending on wind direction. East of the cape, Gulf of Riga waters are calmer. To the west, the open Baltic Sea is rougher. Currents can be strong at the tip of the cape.
The spot is located in Slītere National Park. It is reserved for experienced riders due to currents and remoteness from rescue services. The season runs from May to October.
The spot works year-round: 26 rideable days a month on average, at 10 °C. It peaks in October, with 263 hours of usable wind.
16-22 knots · 54% 22-30 knots · 41% 30-40 knots · 5% 40+ knots · under 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 16 and 22 knots — 54% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 0 °C. The wettest month is July, with 65 mm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.3 | 197 h | 0 °C | 13 mm |
| February | 24.0 | 212 h | 1 °C | 20 mm |
| March | 25.3 | 250 h | 3 °C | 9 mm |
| April | 26.3 | 287 h | 6 °C | 20 mm |
| May | 22.0 | 291 h | 13 °C | 16 mm |
| June | 26.0 | 318 h | 18 °C | 29 mm |
| July | 28.0 | 376 h | 20 °C | 65 mm |
| August | 27.7 | 320 h | 20 °C | 51 mm |
| September | 24.3 | 260 h | 17 °C | 14 mm |
| October | 28.7 | 263 h | 11 °C | 21 mm |
| November | 23.0 | 177 h | 5 °C | 13 mm |
| December | 25.3 | 158 h | 2 °C | 10 mm |
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