Sosnovy Bor
An hour and a half west of the city: a wide, quiet beach with an industrial skyline, and the longest open-water season around St Petersburg.
Working wind (blowing from)
Season
Typical wind
12–24 knWater
ChopLevel
Beginner–advancedDirections
59.9000, 29.0700Wind
The coast faces north-west onto the open gulf. SW, W and NW come in with plenty of fetch, typically 12–22 kn, and more in autumn. On the same weather day it's often a touch windier than the city spots.
Water & level
There's a wide sandy beach, choppy water and very little traffic, so it's good for lessons and long sessions. Warm-water discharge from the power station keeps this part of the gulf less icy, so riders come here in early spring and late autumn when other spots are frozen or freezing.
Launch & access
Lots of space on the beach. Local kite crews (WindHunters) run a sensor and lessons here. It's about 80 km from St Petersburg by car, so check the live sensor before you drive.
Watch out
Stay away from the power-plant discharge channels and fenced industrial zones, where riding is prohibited and the currents are strong. It's also very cold water outside summer, so wear a 5/4 with a hood and gloves.
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
Open on Windguru ↗Wind map
Conditions, rules and access change. Always check on the beach, ask local schools and ride within your level.
