Lisiy Nos
A small city spot on the north shore of Neva Bay, inside the flood barrier. It's the quick option when the wind goes south.
Working wind (blowing from)
Season
Typical wind
12–20 knWater
Shallow, small chopLevel
Beginner–intermediateDirections
60.0025, 30.0030Wind directions at Lisiy Nos
| Wind from | Angle to the beach | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| N | Offshore | Doesn't work, offshore |
| NE | Side-offshore | Doesn't work, offshore |
| E | Side-shore | Doesn't work |
| SE | Side-onshore | Works |
| S | Onshore | Best |
| SW | Side-onshore | Best |
| W | Side-shore | Doesn't work |
| NW | Side-offshore | Doesn't work, offshore |
Wind
The beach faces south across Neva Bay towards the city, so S is straight onshore and SE and SW are side-onshore. Those are the directions to ride here. Anything from the north is offshore, so skip it. Expect 12–20 kn on a normal summer day.
Water & level
It's shallow close in, with small chop because the dam blocks the open-gulf swell. Fine for practising and quick after-work sessions, but it's a small spot. Water quality in the inner bay isn't great, especially after rain.
Ice season
When Neva Bay freezes, the ice off Lisiy Nos is used for snowkiting. Check thickness and stay away from channels and outflows, where the ice stays thin.
Watch out
Reeds and stones in the shallows, a small beach with swimmers in summer, and offshore northerlies. There's no kite station, so bring a buddy.
Live wind
Live readings come straight from the station owners via the embedded widgets. Stations go offline sometimes; if a reading looks frozen, check the time stamp.
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 Lisiy Nos
Live wind readings for Lisiy Nos come from Kronstadt, KingWinch (Windguru, 17 km); Duny TakeOff (1chip.ru) (Windguru, 15 km); neduet.ru: sensors around St Petersburg.
Forecasts for Lisiy Nos 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 Lisiy Nos?
Prime months are September, October. Rideable but less reliable: May, June, July, August, November. In a cold winter there's snowkiting on the ice: January, February, March.
Which wind directions work at Lisiy Nos?
SE, S, SW work, and S, SW is best. N blows offshore, so don't ride then.
Is the water flat or choppy at Lisiy Nos?
Shallow, flat, chop.
Is Lisiy Nos good for beginners?
Level: Beginner–intermediate. Shallow, flat, chop.
Conditions, rules and access change. Always check on the beach, ask local schools and ride within your level.
