Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 4 years of historical weather data.
4%
Avg Wind Days
year-round
5.9kts
Avg Wind
year-round
17°
Avg Temp
feels 16°
4yrs
Data History
analyzed
Spot Overview
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Beach BreakSpot Type
BeginnerSkill Level
NE45°Best Wind
Waves breaking on sandy bottom, varied conditions
About This Spot
Fornaci Beach is a protected sandy beach located on Italy's northern Adriatic coast near Emilia-Romagna. The coastline faces southeast toward the Adriatic Sea, with the beach backed by dense residential development and railway infrastructure. This is an urban beach-break spot with light wind and swell conditions typical of the shallow Adriatic. Best conditions occur with northeasterly winds (45°) that run side-shore parallel to the coast. With average wind reliability of only 3.7% and minimal wave height (0.51m), this spot is suitable primarily for beginners seeking calm-water practice in protected conditions. Water temperatures average 16.8°C, requiring seasonal wetsuits. The proximity of urban infrastructure, railway lines, and boat traffic requires careful assessment of safety before sessions. This location functions better as a light-wind training spot than a dedicated kite destination, best visited during stable high-pressure systems that increase wind consistency.
Hazards & Safety
Railroad infrastructure and tracks visible - potential electrocution risk if near lines
Dense urban development with buildings and structures close to shoreline
Limited fetch distance due to proximity to land
Boat traffic indicators in water
Shallow water near beach with gradual slope
Live Wind Forecast
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Water Conditions
Historical ocean data for wetsuit planning & water type
19°C
Avg Water Temp
0.5m
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
6%wind days
Best
Afternoon
12pm – 6pm
7%wind days
Evening
6pm – 9pm
5%wind days
Monthly Breakdown
Historical averages based on 4 years of data
Month
Wind Days
Avg Wind
Temp
Water
Best Time
Rain
Jan
9%
7kts
9°feels 6°
15°
PM
~4d
Feb
12%
6kts
11°feels 8°
14°
PM
~6d
Mar
3%
6kts
12°feels 10°
Monthly Water Conditions
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