Sestroretsky Razliv (Snowkite)
The city's classic snowkite field. When the lake behind Sestroretsk freezes, its open ice becomes a winter playground, sheltered from the gulf's swell and close to town.
Working wind (blowing from)
Season
Typical wind
10–22 knWater
Ice / snow (winter)Level
Beginner–advancedDirections
60.1000, 30.0300Wind directions at Sestroretsky Razliv (Snowkite)
| Wind from | Angle to the beach | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| N | Open ice / lagoon | Works |
| NE | Open ice / lagoon | Works |
| E | Open ice / lagoon | Works |
| SE | Open ice / lagoon | Works |
| S | Open ice / lagoon | Works |
| SW | Open ice / lagoon | Best |
| W | Open ice / lagoon | Best |
| NW | Open ice / lagoon | Best |
Wind
On a frozen lake you can ride in almost any direction. The cleanest wind comes from the west across the open ice, from SW through W to NW. With easterlies the wind comes off the town and forest and is gusty near the shore, so go further out. The Duny sensor on the gulf, about 3 km away, is the best live reference.
Ice & snow
Usually rideable from January to March in a cold winter. You'll find smooth, hard ice, ideally with a thin layer of snow for edging. It's perfect for first snowkite sessions on skis or a board. Recent winters have been unreliable, and some years there's no safe ice at all.
Access
Right next to Sestroretsk. Launch from the shore with plenty of open space downwind, and keep clear of ice-fishermen.
Watch out
Thin ice near inflows and outflows, cracks after thaws, ice-fishing holes, and trees and buildings on the shore causing gusts. Check ice thickness and local reports before every session.
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 Sestroretsky Razliv (Snowkite)
Live wind readings for Sestroretsky Razliv (Snowkite) come from Duny TakeOff (1chip.ru) (Windguru, 6 km); Duny (Duna) (Windguru, 6 km); neduet.ru: sensors around St Petersburg.
Forecasts for Sestroretsky Razliv (Snowkite) 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 Sestroretsky Razliv (Snowkite)?
In a cold winter there's snowkiting on the ice: January, February, March.
Which wind directions work at Sestroretsky Razliv (Snowkite)?
N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW work, and W, NW, SW is best.
Is the water flat or choppy at Sestroretsky Razliv (Snowkite)?
Ice, ice.
Is Sestroretsky Razliv (Snowkite) good for beginners?
Level: Beginner–advanced. Ice, ice.
Conditions, rules and access change. Always check on the beach, ask local schools and ride within your level.
