Kitesurfing Grado Pineta
Gorizia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Wind & Conditions
Flat-water kite spot on the Grado lagoon side (Pineta) in the Gulf of Venice. Best with NE Bora wind (cross-shore); SE, S and SW also work. Sandbank 100–500 m offshore creates butter-flat water inside and wave/chop outside. Shore faces SSW (shore_normal 185°). Mind the tide: 60–80 cm tidal range significantly changes depth. Consistent wind year-round with Bora spells.
About Grado Pineta
Grado is a town and comune (municipality) of 8,064 residents in the Regional decentralization entity of Gorizia in the north-eastern Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located on an island and adjacent peninsula of the Adriatic Sea between Venice and Trieste.
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Best Season
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Grado Pineta.
World Ranking
RegionalNot globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
Facilities & Services
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn
- Kite Life Kite school
- A Le Bronse Restaurant
- Ai Pioppi Restaurant
- Airone Restaurant
- Da Claudio Restaurant
- Dissapore Restaurant
- Il Cerchio Dei Golosi Restaurant
- Bar agli Specchi Bar / Café
- Capricorno Bar / Café
- Chiosco da Erika Bar / Café
- Costa del Sol Bar / Café
- Crema e Cioccolato Bar / Café
- Laguna Gradese Bar / Café
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
When is the best time to kitesurf at Grado Pineta?
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Grado Pineta — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Is Grado Pineta suitable for beginner kiters?
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
What wind direction works at Grado Pineta?
Flat-water kite spot on the Grado lagoon side (Pineta) in the Gulf of Venice.... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
What kite size do you need at Grado Pineta?
Grado Pineta delivers consistent wind, so most riders use a 9–12m kite under typical conditions. Exact size depends on your weight and the day's strength. Breeza calculates the right kite for your specific setup and gives you a rideability verdict before you head out.
Is it safe to kitesurf at Grado Pineta?
Safety at Grado Pineta depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
See if Grado Pineta is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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