Colico Kite Beach kitesurfing spot in Lake Como

Colico Kite Beach

7.5
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When to kitesurf Colico Kite Beach

Colico Kite Beach has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Jan–Mar: 0% of days reach 12 kt+, with 2–3 kt average daily wind, -9–-5 °C water and -7–-3 °C air.

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About Colico Kite Beach

Colico Kite Beach is the primary kite launch of Alto Lario at the lake's northern end, where afternoon Breva thermals deliver reliable wind. The grassy rigging area provides comfortable setup space, and the established presence of schools with rescue boats ensures organized infrastructure. Conditions are typically moderate, making this suitable for intermediate riders and students. Afternoons are consistently better than mornings. The lakeside setting offers Italian charm, with towns and restaurants nearby, though wind strength can be erratic due to the mountain-funnelled geography.

Amenities

Grassy riggingRescue boatsNearby restaurants

Highlights

  • Established kite beach
  • Afternoon Breva wind
  • School infrastructure
  • Grassy rigging area

Wind & conditions

  • Wind reliability0.0
  • Avg wind (peak months)3 kt
  • Water temp-9–9 °C
  • Best seasonAround Jan

Season Stats

Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.

MonthWind chanceAvg windAir °CWater °C
Jan0%2.6 kt-7.2-9.2
Feb0%2.5 kt-4.8-6.8
Mar0%2.4 kt-3.3-5.3
Apr0%2.7 kt-1.2-3.2
May0%2.6 kt4.12.1
Jun0%2.8 kt9.67.6
Jul0%2.8 kt10.88.8
Aug0%2.7 kt9.97.9
Sep0%2.4 kt6.54.5
Oct0%2.3 kt3.31.3
Nov0%2.3 kt-3.6-5.6
Dec0%2.4 kt-6.3-8.3

Schools and shops nearby

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Other kite spots nearby

  • Gera Lario4 km · best Around Jan · 0% windy days
  • Lake Como18 km · best Around Jan · 0% windy days
  • Silvaplana48 km · best Around Oct · 0–1% windy days

Conditions score

Data-derived

7.5/10

  • 💨Wind reliability7.0
  • 🌊Water conditions7.5
  • 🏖️Launch zone8.0
  • 🏞️Scenery7.5
How this score is calculated

Location

Getting there

By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.

Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.