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Kitesurfing Ventspils

Kurzeme, Latvia

Wind & Conditions

Designated kite spot with toll-access lane south of Ventspils harbour on the west-facing Baltic coast. Shore normal W/WNW (280°). Best in SW, W, N — big waves typical with SW wind. Long sandy beach. Lifeguard coverage in summer.

About Ventspils

Ventspils is a state city in northwestern Latvia in the historical Courland region of Latvia, and is the sixth largest city in the country.

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Ventspils.

World Ranking

Regional

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

Location

Ventspils, Kurzeme, Latvia, Latvia

Lat: 57.3906, Lon: 21.5733

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

  • Don Basil Restaurant
  • Hesburger Restaurant Instagram · Facebook
  • Kebab king Restaurant
  • Olē Restaurant
  • Pakistānas kebabs Restaurant
  • Picērija "Diāna" Restaurant 10:00 - 22:00
  • Bistro Diāna Bar / Café
  • Bitīte Bar / Café
  • Burgerbārs Bar / Café
  • Grill Pub Bar / Café
  • Landora Bar / Café
  • Rātsgalds Bar / Café

Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors

When is the best time to kitesurf at Ventspils?

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

Is Ventspils 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 Ventspils?

Designated kite spot with toll-access lane south of Ventspils harbour on the ... 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 Ventspils?

Kite size at Ventspils 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 Ventspils?

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

Free · launching on iOS & Android

You've already got wind data — the hard part is knowing what it means for you. Most kiters end up checking two, three, four apps and still asking: can I actually go? Breeza was built by a kiter who had the same problem. Feed it your gear, weight and level and it tells you if Ventspils is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.

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