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Kamchatka (Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky) kitesurf and wingfoil spot
Russia · Kraï du Kamtchatka
Overview
This spot is located near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, on the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, facing the Pacific Ocean. Kamchatka is an extreme kitesurfing destination reserved for experienced riders.
The Pacific coast of Kamchatka offers powerful conditions: strong winds, ocean swell and very cold water (5-14°C). A drysuit is essential. The season is very short, mainly from July to September.
Winds are influenced by Pacific low-pressure systems and can be very powerful and changeable. The setting is spectacular with volcanoes in the background. The remoteness of the spot requires good self-sufficiency and serious preparation.
Spot forecast for Kamchatka (Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky)
Sunrise 08:03 · Sunset 18:15
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.8 km from the spot.
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 1 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.8 m
- Sunday 25 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Monday 26 October High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 1.3 m High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Tuesday 27 October High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 1.5 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.3 m
Kamchatka (Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky): when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
247h
in November · 29.5 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are March, November and January, at 29 rideable days and -1 °C. The low point is July, at 21.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 59% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -4 °C. The wettest month is December, with 225 mm.
Monthly averages: Kamchatka (Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky)
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.5 | 233 h | -4 °C | 46 mm |
| February | 25.5 | 233 h | -4 °C | 50 mm |
| March | 29.5 | 324 h | -1 °C | 156 mm |
| April | 27.0 | 292 h | 4 °C | 87 mm |
| May | 28.5 | 340 h | 7 °C | 131 mm |
| June | 25.5 | 260 h | 12 °C | 57 mm |
| July | 21.5 | 266 h | 15 °C | 113 mm |
| August | 28.0 | 291 h | 17 °C | 134 mm |
| September | 27.5 | 294 h | 14 °C | 84 mm |
| October | 28.5 | 297 h | 7 °C | 144 mm |
| November | 29.5 | 247 h | 1 °C | 120 mm |
| December | 27.0 | 229 h | -1 °C | 225 mm |
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Technical details of Kamchatka (Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky) spot
The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW.
Depending on conditions: N, NNE, NE, ENE, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Expert
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