Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 4 years of historical weather data.
14%
Avg Wind Days
year-round
7.4kts
Avg Wind
year-round
16°
Avg Temp
feels 15°
4yrs
Data History
analyzed
Spot Overview
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BaySpot Type
BeginnerSkill Level
NW315°Best Wind
Partially sheltered coastline with moderate, varied conditions
About This Spot
Liznjan is a sheltered bay located on the Istrian Peninsula in Croatia, characterized by agricultural land transitioning to a rocky coastline. The bay opens toward the northeast with moderate fetch distance, providing protection from dominant southwesterly winds. Water conditions are typically choppy due to shallow depth and fetch limitations. The spot features a natural harbor with moored boats indicating regular maritime activity. Visible rocky features and shallow areas require careful navigation. Best conditions occur with northwesterly winds (310-320°) providing reliable side-shore flow parallel to the bay mouth. The protected nature and moderate wind speeds make this suitable for beginner to early intermediate kiters seeking calm water practice with manageable conditions. Low wind reliability (13.9%) and small average wave height (0.45m) suggest this is primarily a flat-water training location rather than a dynamic wave-riding destination. Kiters should account for boat traffic, respect mooring areas, and avoid rocky shallow zones along the eastern shore.
Hazards & Safety
Moored boats and anchored vessels in central bay area
Rocky outcrops and shallow reef formations along eastern and southern shorelines
Narrow bay entrance creating potential acceleration/deceleration zones
Agricultural runoff visible from inland fields affecting water clarity
Shallow water areas near northern shore
Live Wind Forecast
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Water Conditions
Historical ocean data for wetsuit planning & water type
18°C
Avg Water Temp
0.4m
Avg Waves
💨 Choppy
Typical Conditions
🧥 4/3mm Fullsuit
Typical Wetsuit
Normal wind chop, typical conditions
Wind Characteristics
NEDominant Direction
Very GustyChallenging conditions, advanced only
Best Time to Kite
Wind reliability by time of day (average across all months)
Best
Morning
6am – 12pm
20%wind days
Afternoon
12pm – 6pm
17%wind days
Evening
6pm – 9pm
16%wind days
Monthly Breakdown
Historical averages based on 4 years of data
Month
Wind Days
Avg Wind
Temp
Water
Best Time
Rain
Jan
24%
9kts
8°feels 5°
13°
AM
~8d
Feb
19%
8kts
9°feels 6°
12°
Eve
~7d
Mar
15%
8kts
11°feels 8°
Monthly Water Conditions
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