Yellow Bay (Zheltaya Bukhta)
A big sandy bay on the far north-west shore, near Primorsk. It's shallow and roomy, and if you're willing to make the drive, it's almost private.
Working wind (blowing from)
Season
Typical wind
12–24 knWater
Shallow, flat + wavesLevel
All levelsDirections
60.2687, 28.9241Wind directions at Yellow Bay (Zheltaya Bukhta)
| 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 bay opens to the south. S and SW are the main directions, SE works too, and W blows side-shore along the beach. Northerly and north-easterly winds come off the forest and are offshore and gusty.
Water & level
There's a large shallow area with a sandy bottom. Inside the bay it's flat on lighter days, and further out the gulf builds waves on strong southerlies. That mix of shallow flats and outside waves suits everyone from beginners to wave riders.
Launch & access
It's about 110 km from St Petersburg, along the Primorskoye highway past Zelenogorsk towards Primorsk. There's a wide beach and low traffic. The nearest Windguru forecast and station are in Zelenogorsk, about 40 km away, so treat them as a guide only.
Watch out
Long drive, no rescue, and the occasional stones. With few people around, always ride with 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 Yellow Bay (Zheltaya Bukhta)
Live wind readings for Yellow Bay (Zheltaya Bukhta) come from Zelenogorsk (Windguru, 44 km).
Forecasts for Yellow Bay (Zheltaya Bukhta) 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 Yellow Bay (Zheltaya Bukhta)?
Prime months are September, October. Rideable but less reliable: May, June, July, August, November.
Which wind directions work at Yellow Bay (Zheltaya Bukhta)?
S, SW, SE, W work, and S, SW is best. N blows offshore, so don't ride then.
Is the water flat or choppy at Yellow Bay (Zheltaya Bukhta)?
Shallow, flat, waves.
Is Yellow Bay (Zheltaya Bukhta) good for beginners?
Level: All levels. Shallow, flat, waves.
Conditions, rules and access change. Always check on the beach, ask local schools and ride within your level.
