Klaipeda offers dual-personality kitesurfing: the choppy, dynamic Baltic Sea with 5-metre waves, and the sheltered Curonian Lagoon with flat to choppy water and shallow zones. Wind direction varies dramatically, creating both perfect kickers and messy conditions, though Baltic swells possess less force than ocean waves. Winter and autumn storms regularly exceed 40 knots; summer remains lighter. Shallow lagoon depths prevent serious wipeouts. Lawn-style launch zones keep kites clean. The area stays windy across most seasons, with spring and autumn bringing peak conditions for dedicated riders.
Wind strength
Consistency
Wind quality
Water
Water temp
Boosting direction
Woo big-air record: 22.4 m by Ignas Drevinskas · bottom-end kite 20m+
Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.
| Month | Wind chance | Avg wind | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15% | 8.8 kt | 0.1 | 2.6 |
| Feb | 15% | 8.5 kt | -0.4 | 2.1 |
| Mar | 11% | 7.7 kt | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 7% | 8 kt | 6.3 | 6 |
| May | 4% | 7.3 kt | 11.1 | 12.1 |
| Jun | 0% | 6 kt | 17.6 | 16.1 |
| Jul | 4% | 7.2 kt | 19 | 21.1 |
| Aug | 4% | 7.2 kt | 18.6 | 21.4 |
| Sep | 2% | 6.8 kt | 13.5 | 19.8 |
| Oct | 19% | 8.9 kt | 9.8 | 13.7 |
| Nov | 7% | 7.5 kt | 3.8 | 8.6 |
| Dec | 6% | 7.8 kt | -0.9 | 3.6 |
8.2/10
By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.
Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.
Getting there
Car needed
Cost of a kite day
Internet
Local infrastructure
via Windy.com
via OpenWeather
