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Kitesurfing Vieste · Scialmarino

Foggia, Puglia, Italy

Wind & Conditions

Long sandy beach (Spiaggia Lunga / Scialmarino) 5 km south of Vieste on the Gargano promontory. Maestrale (NW) and Scirocco (SE) winds alternate; both side-onshore. Sandy, shallow seabed. Protected from N by cliffs. Shore faces E toward the Adriatic (shore_normal 90°). All skill levels. Thermal wind builds from midday; kite schools on site.

About Vieste · Scialmarino

Vieste Cathedral is a Roman Catholic co-cathedral in Vieste, a former bishopric in Apulia, southern Italy.

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Vieste · Scialmarino.

World Ranking

Regional

Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.

Location

Vieste · Scialmarino, Foggia, Puglia, Italy, Italy

Lat: 41.883, Lon: 16.167

Facilities & Services

What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:

Restaurant Bar / Café Parking Toilets Drinking water

Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn

  • Encanto Restaurant
  • Napoli Restaurant
  • Notte e Di Restaurant
  • Pizzeria Big boy Restaurant
  • Pizzeria Da Enzo Con Forno A Legna Restaurant
  • Skipper Restaurant
  • Bar del corso Bar / Café
  • Bar del Porto "da ginetta" Bar / Café
  • La Dolce Vita Bar / Café
  • Matteosky Bar / Café
  • Morrison Hotel Bar / Café
  • New Snack Bar Bar / Café

Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors

When is the best time to kitesurf at Vieste · Scialmarino?

Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Vieste · Scialmarino — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.

Is Vieste · Scialmarino 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 Vieste · Scialmarino?

Long sandy beach (Spiaggia Lunga / Scialmarino) 5 km south of Vieste on the G... 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 Vieste · Scialmarino?

Kite size at Vieste · Scialmarino depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.

Is it safe to kitesurf at Vieste · Scialmarino?

Safety at Vieste · Scialmarino 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 Vieste · Scialmarino is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.

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