Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 4 years of historical weather data.
6%
Avg Wind Days
year-round
6.6kts
Avg Wind
year-round
8°
Avg Temp
feels 5°
4yrs
Data History
analyzed
Spot Overview
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BaySpot Type
IntermediateSkill Level
SE135°Best Wind
Partially sheltered coastline with moderate, varied conditions
About This Spot
Vladivostok Bay is a large protected water body on Russia's Pacific coast, facing northeast toward the sea. The spot sits within Peter the Great Bay, characterized by moderate fetch and relatively sheltered conditions compared to open ocean venues. Water conditions are frequently choppy with small average wave heights (0.52m), typical of a semi-enclosed bay environment. The presence of visible vessels in the satellite imagery indicates this is an active shipping lane, requiring awareness of commercial traffic. Wind conditions are marginal, with only 6.3% reliability and average winds around 6.6 knots—often insufficient for consistent kitesurfing. Best wind direction is southeast (135°), which runs parallel to the coastline orientation. This spot suits intermediate riders familiar with variable wind and choppy water management. Cold water temperatures (7.6°C average) demand appropriate thermal protection. Limited wind reliability and shipping traffic make this a secondary option; conditions improve during monsoon-influenced seasons when winds are more consistent.
Hazards & Safety
Shallow water and submerged obstacles
Choppy water conditions
Commercial shipping traffic
Cold water temperatures
Limited wind reliability
Possible ice formation in winter months
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
10°C
Avg Water Temp
0.5m
Avg Waves
💨 Choppy
Typical Conditions
🥶 6/5mm + Boots/Gloves
Typical Wetsuit
Normal wind chop, typical conditions
Wind Characteristics
NDominant Direction
Very GustyChallenging conditions, advanced only
Best Time to Kite
Wind reliability by time of day (average across all months)
Morning
6am – 12pm
10%wind days
Best
Afternoon
12pm – 6pm
17%wind days
Evening
6pm – 9pm
11%wind days
Monthly Breakdown
Historical averages based on 4 years of data
Month
Wind Days
Avg Wind
Temp
Water
Best Time
Rain
Jan
14%
8kts
-10°feels -15°
-1°
PM
~2d
Feb
5%
7kts
-6°feels -11°
-1°
PM
~2d
Mar
5%
6kts
1°feels -3°
Monthly Water Conditions
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