Smolyachkovo
The quiet north-shore gem. A stony ridge about 200 m out knocks down the chop, so on a southerly you get rare flat water on the open gulf.
Working wind (blowing from)
Season
Typical wind
12–22 knWater
Flat, shallowLevel
All levelsDirections
60.1760, 29.4830Wind directions at Smolyachkovo
| 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. SE, S and SW are rideable, and S–SW are the best and cleanest. It's often lighter than the forecast here, so check the Zelenogorsk station, about 13 km east, before the drive. Northerlies are offshore.
Water & level
Shallow water in front of the beach, with a natural reef line of stones about 200 m out. Inside it the water stays flat even when the gulf is choppy, which makes it great for freestyle, foil and learning.
Launch & access
It's about 70 km from the city, past Zelenogorsk along the Primorskoye highway. Wide sandy patches and very little traffic, so it's a good weekday escape.
Watch out
Stones on the reef line and scattered in the shallows, so wear booties. On light days you can get stuck with no wind far from any help.
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 Smolyachkovo
Live wind readings for Smolyachkovo come from Zelenogorsk (Windguru, 13 km); neduet.ru: sensors around St Petersburg.
Forecasts for Smolyachkovo 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 Smolyachkovo?
Prime months are September, October. Rideable but less reliable: May, June, July, August, November.
Which wind directions work at Smolyachkovo?
SE, S, SW work, and S, SW is best. N blows offshore, so don't ride then.
Is the water flat or choppy at Smolyachkovo?
Shallow, flat.
Is Smolyachkovo good for beginners?
Level: All levels. Shallow, flat.
Conditions, rules and access change. Always check on the beach, ask local schools and ride within your level.
