Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 4 years of historical weather data.
2%
Avg Wind Days
year-round
5.2kts
Avg Wind
year-round
20°
Avg Temp
feels 19°
4yrs
Data History
analyzed
Spot Overview
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Beach BreakSpot Type
BeginnerSkill Level
Waves breaking on sandy bottom, varied conditions
About This Spot
Brancaleone is located on the Ionian Sea coast of Calabria, Italy, facing due east with a long sandy beach extending north-south. The spot sits within a densely populated coastal strip with significant infrastructure development immediately behind the beach. Water conditions are characterized by minimal swell exposure and extremely modest wave heights. Wind patterns show very poor reliability at only 2.4%, with an average of 5.2 knots—well below typical kitesurfing requirements. The northerly wind direction when present provides side-shore conditions. The flat water and weak winds make this location extremely marginal for kitesurfing. Primary appeal would be for very light-wind freestyle or progression riders during rare strong northerly wind events. The proximity to urban development means crowded conditions and potential navigation hazards. Water temperature of 19.6°C requires a wetsuit year-round. Better wind reliability can be found at alternative Mediterranean spots.
Hazards & Safety
Extremely low wind reliability (2.4%)
Very small wave heights (0.66m average)
Shallow water near shore
Dense residential development limiting access
Potential boat traffic near populated areas
Rocky outcrops visible in water near southern end
Live Wind Forecast
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Water Conditions
Historical ocean data for wetsuit planning & water type
21°C
Avg Water Temp
0.7m
Avg Waves
🌊 Light Swell
Typical Conditions
🧥 4/3mm Fullsuit
Typical Wetsuit
Clean small waves, good for wave riding practice
Wind Characteristics
NWDominant Direction
Very GustyChallenging conditions, advanced only
Best Time to Kite
Wind reliability by time of day (average across all months)
Morning
6am – 12pm
4%wind days
Best
Afternoon
12pm – 6pm
7%wind days
Evening
6pm – 9pm
4%wind days
Monthly Breakdown
Historical averages based on 4 years of data
Month
Wind Days
Avg Wind
Temp
Water
Best Time
Rain
Jan
6%
6kts
12°feels 10°
16°
PM
~9d
Feb
5%
6kts
12°feels 10°
15°
PM
~7d
Mar
2%
5kts
13°feels 12°
Monthly Water Conditions
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