Zelenogorsk
An old windsurfing beach on the north shore, about 50 km from the centre. It faces straight south across the gulf, so it lights up on southerlies.
Working wind (blowing from)
Season
Typical wind
14–25 knWater
Chop, wavesLevel
Intermediate+Directions
60.1930, 29.7050Wind directions at Zelenogorsk
| 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 | Works |
| NW | Side-offshore | Doesn't work, offshore |
Wind
The beach faces south, so SE, S and SW are the working directions, from side-onshore to onshore. A westerly blows cross-shore along the beach and comes through the trees and town. It's very gusty near the sand, so ride further out or choose another spot. Northerlies are offshore.
Water & level
Mixed depth with a sandy bottom and scattered stones, and a short chop that builds into proper waves on strong southerlies. It's more of a riding spot than a school spot.
Launch & access
The resort beach is long but narrow in places and crowded in summer, so there isn't much space for kites. Launch at the quieter ends, away from swimmers. There's a Windguru station right in Zelenogorsk, so check it before driving.
Watch out
Gusty cross-shore westerlies, stones along the shoreline, swimmers and windsurfers in summer.
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 Zelenogorsk
Live wind readings for Zelenogorsk come from Zelenogorsk (Windguru); neduet.ru: sensors around St Petersburg.
Forecasts for Zelenogorsk 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 Zelenogorsk?
Prime months are September, October. Rideable but less reliable: May, June, July, August, November.
Which wind directions work at Zelenogorsk?
SW, S, SE, W work, and S, SW is best. N blows offshore, so don't ride then.
Is the water flat or choppy at Zelenogorsk?
Mixed depth, chop, waves.
Is Zelenogorsk good for beginners?
Level: Intermediate+. Mixed depth, chop, waves.
Conditions, rules and access change. Always check on the beach, ask local schools and ride within your level.
