Kokkorevo (Lake Ladoga)
St Petersburg's freshwater playground. It's a long sandy beach on the west shore of Lake Ladoga, Europe's biggest lake, where the easterlies that kill the gulf spots blow straight in.
Working wind (blowing from)
Season
Typical wind
14–26 knWater
Chop, wavesLevel
Beginner–advancedDirections
60.0745, 31.0641Wind directions at Kokkorevo (Lake Ladoga)
| Wind from | Angle to the beach | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| N | Side-shore | Works |
| NE | Side-onshore | Best |
| E | Onshore | Best |
| SE | Side-onshore | Works |
| S | Side-shore | Doesn't work |
| SW | Side-offshore | Doesn't work, offshore |
| W | Offshore | Doesn't work, offshore |
| NW | Side-offshore | Doesn't work, offshore |
Wind
The beach faces east across the lake. NE, E and SE blow onshore to side-onshore, and N works side-shore. That makes Kokkorevo the go-to when the Gulf of Finland spots are offshore on easterlies. West and south-west winds are offshore here.
Water & level
Shallow sandy water for 50–300 m, then the lake drops off. Ladoga builds longer, more powerful waves than the gulf and keeps them for a while after the wind drops. Freshwater, clean and about 5°C colder than the gulf, so July is the classic month.
Launch & access
There's a wide semi-wild sandy beach about 40 km north-east of the city, on the Road of Life memorial route. Concrete blocks and other structures sit on parts of the beach, so pick your launch carefully. In winter the lake ice is used for snowkiting.
Watch out
Cold water even in summer, deep water close in, concrete structures on the beach, and offshore westerlies. Ladoga storms build fast.
Forecast: 5 models side by side
Wind and gusts every 3 hours from five weather models, refreshed every hour. When the models agree, trust it; when they disagree, check the live stations before you drive.
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Wind map
Wind stations near Kokkorevo (Lake Ladoga)
Forecasts for Kokkorevo (Lake Ladoga) on this page: MET Nordic (MET Norway), HARMONIE (DMI), ICON (DWD), ECMWF IFS, GFS (NOAA) (via Open-Meteo), plus Windguru, Windfinder and the Windy map.
FAQ
When is the best time to kite at Kokkorevo (Lake Ladoga)?
Prime months are July, August. Rideable but less reliable: May, June, September, October. In a cold winter there's snowkiting on the ice: January, February, March.
Which wind directions work at Kokkorevo (Lake Ladoga)?
NE, E, SE, N work, and NE, E is best. W blows offshore, so don't ride then.
Is the water flat or choppy at Kokkorevo (Lake Ladoga)?
Mixed depth, chop, waves.
Is Kokkorevo (Lake Ladoga) good for beginners?
Level: Beginner–advanced. Mixed depth, chop, waves.
Conditions, rules and access change. Always check on the beach, ask local schools and ride within your level.
