Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 4 years of historical weather data.
7%
Avg Wind Days
year-round
6.8kts
Avg Wind
year-round
18°
Avg Temp
feels 17°
4yrs
Data History
analyzed
Spot Overview
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BaySpot Type
BeginnerSkill Level
NE45°Best Wind
Partially sheltered coastline with moderate, varied conditions
About This Spot
Molfetta is a protected bay on Italy's Adriatic coast facing northwest into the water. The spot consists of shallow, enclosed waters bordered by dense urban development and port infrastructure. The bay's geometry provides natural wind channeling from the northeast and southwest due to the surrounding landscape. Low wind reliability (6.8%) and minimal wave development (0.52m average) indicate this is primarily a light-wind flat-water spot suited to beginners and progression riders. The choppy water conditions reflect wind acceleration around urban structures rather than wave quality. Best conditions occur with northeast to east winds that align side-shore across the bay. The spot requires careful navigation around moored boats, breakwaters, and shallow areas. Limited fetch and enclosed nature make this unsuitable for stronger wind or wave-dependent riding. Ideal for learning flat-water techniques and light-wind sessions during spring and summer months when reliability improves.
Hazards & Safety
Shallow water areas and sandbars visible in bay
Urban infrastructure and breakwaters limiting space
Boat traffic from port operations
Rocky outcrops and harbor structures along northern section
Choppy water conditions indicate wind chop and potential turbulence from buildings
Live Wind Forecast
Real-time wind conditions and 10-day forecast powered by ECMWF
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Water Conditions
Historical ocean data for wetsuit planning & water type
20°C
Avg Water Temp
0.5m
Avg Waves
💨 Choppy
Typical Conditions
🧥 4/3mm Fullsuit
Typical Wetsuit
Normal wind chop, typical conditions
Wind Characteristics
WDominant Direction
Very GustyChallenging conditions, advanced only
Best Time to Kite
Wind reliability by time of day (average across all months)
Morning
6am – 12pm
11%wind days
Best
Afternoon
12pm – 6pm
14%wind days
Evening
6pm – 9pm
9%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
11°feels 8°
14°
PM
~8d
Feb
11%
7kts
11°feels 8°
13°
PM
~6d
Mar
13%
7kts
12°feels 10°
Monthly Water Conditions
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