Lago di Resia has no other spot on this map within 40 km of it. straight-line distance
When it fills in
north wind usually starts early morning; south wind builds slowly around midday
The wind
Direction
Kite sizes
metres · typical quiver highlighted
Character
mixed
fills in: north wind usually starts early morning; south wind builds slowly around midday
Typical strength
About 7-27 knots, converted from the 2-6 and 3-6 Beaufort ranges given for the north and south winds.
Thermal or synoptic
thermal and valley-accelerated
The quiver, in words
10-12 m is the size quoted for a typical thermal day. Unconfirmed: no official size chart exists.
Direction to shore
mostly cross-shore/along-lake at the Graun kite zone, inferred from the north-south lake axis and east/west shoreline launch
Forecast
Month by month
- Jan16
- Feb9
- Mar10
- Apr17
- May, riders' month5
- Jun, riders' month0
- Jul, riders' month0
- Aug, riders' month3
- Sep, riders' month7
- Oct, riders' month2
- Nov17
- Dec11
windy days per month (3 h+ at 12 kn+)
Ringed months are the ones riders and schools name: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
- 16%Jan
- 9%Feb
- 10%Mar
- 17%Apr
- 5%May
- 0%Jun
- 0%Jul
- 3%Aug
- 7%Sep
- 2%Oct
- 17%Nov
- 11%Dec
windy days per month (3 h+ at 12 kn+) · season highlighted
| Month | Windy days | Force 4+ | 12 kn or more | Knots | From | Peaks at | Air | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16% | 32% | 26% | 9.5 kt | N | 14:00 | -4.3°C | 62 |
| Feb | 9% | 25% | 19% | 9 kt | N | 15:00 | -1.6°C | 57 |
| Mar | 10% | 32% | 19% | 9.4 kt | N | 14:00 | 0.5°C | 62 |
| Apr | 17% | 35% | 25% | 9.7 kt | NNW | 15:00 | 3.7°C | 60 |
| May | 5% | 11% | 8% | 8 kt | NNW | 15:00 | 9.2°C | 62 |
| Jun | 0% | 12% | 7% | 8.1 kt | S | 14:00 | 14°C | 60 |
| Jul | 0% | 2% | 0% | 7.7 kt | N | 15:00 | 16.4°C | 62 |
| Aug | 3% | 10% | 8% | 7.9 kt | N | 16:00 | 16.2°C | 62 |
| Sep | 7% | 17% | 12% | 8.1 kt | S | 15:00 | 10.7°C | 60 |
| Oct | 2% | 10% | 10% | 7.6 kt | S | 14:00 | 8.2°C | 62 |
| Nov | 17% | 32% | 22% | 9.8 kt | S | 14:00 | 1.2°C | 60 |
| Dec | 11% | 26% | 18% | 8.6 kt | NNE | 14:00 | -3.2°C | 62 |
modelled
A weather model's cell over this place, not a station on it. Good for comparing places, weaker for one beach.
Modelled from the operational forecast archive at 1.5–7 km (2023-2024), daylight hours only, not a ground station: it resolves thermal, lake and valley winds far better than coarse reanalysis but still tends to understate a strong local thermal. A windy day has at least three consecutive daylight hours at 12 knots or more. The typical daily max and the direction are columns of the table above, month by month. Highlighted months are the riding season from the spot record.
High-resolution weather model (modelled) · Open-Meteo historical forecast archive — best-match operational model (ICON-D2 / AROME / ICON-EU / GFS by region), not a ground station · 2023-2024
The water
Type
lake
Standing depth
shallow-water area reported for beginners; exact standing-depth limits not published in the checked sources
Tides
none
Temperature
17°C summer
Wetsuit
full wetsuit recommended/used year-round because the alpine reservoir stays cold
Currents
no tidal current; avoid the southern dam end because of hydropower drains/outflows
Your level
The scene
What riders come here for
Launch and rules
three ways on to the water, and what each one asks of you
With a school or a boat
4 schools name this spot
On your own
Room to launch: medium-to-large designated grass/meadow launch with water and land practice space
Somewhere else
No neighbour on record
No other spot in the atlas sits within reach of this one.
Rescue
+39 376 129 2137+39 338 63 53 620
Launch
Launch from the Adrenalina Kitesurfclub kite zone, the Kitewiese at Graun. Kiters must start from the club meadow, which has grass setup space, a station, a kite bar, toilets and warm showers during the school season.
Space
medium-to-large designated grass/meadow launch with water and land practice space
Rules & access
Access rules drift faster than anything else we hold — check locally, and propose an edit if this has changed.
Rider tips
- Check the Adrenalina webcam before you drive: wind timing and whether a rescue boat is out both change day to day.
- Bring warm neoprene even in midsummer, when the surface only reaches about 14-18 C.
- Carry your kite licence and liability insurance if you plan to ride without a school.
- Launch only from the Graun club kite meadow, and keep to the marked foil and tube-kite zones.
- Stay away from the southern dam end and its hydropower outflows.
- Bring warm neoprene even in midsummer. April water sits at 10-14 C and August tops out around 18 C mid-lake.
- The ticket buys one boat rescue and a season card two; after that each callout is 10 EUR, and the boat is not out every day.
Getting there
Airport
Innsbruck is the closest major airport checked; regional tourism also lists Bozen/Bolzano, Milan Malpensa, Bergamo, Verona and Munich options.
Route
By car, over the Reschenpass on the SS40 from Austria, or up the Vinschgau from Merano. By public transport, train to Mals/Malles then bus line 273 to Graun or St. Valentin; the same 273 runs between Mals, Reschen/Graun and Landeck-Zams.
Transfer
82 min
Cost level
medium
Staying
There is official camping in the region, and in 2026 overnight parking is allowed again at the designated kite-station parking area for a fee. Hotels and holiday flats cluster in Graun/Curon and Reschen/Resia.
No-wind days
SUP, sailing, fishing, cycling and mountain biking, hiking, archery, the sunken church tower in the lake, and skiing and snow days in winter.
Photos
FAQ
When is the best time to kite at Lago di Resia?
The main water season runs May to October, with south wind usually reliable and building around midday, and north wind starting earlier but colder and gustier.
Is Lago di Resia suitable for beginners?
Yes, beginners use a dedicated kite meadow, shallow practice area and boat-supported lessons, though independent riders must prove they can ride upwind.
What is the wind like?
Speeds run roughly 7-27 knots; south wind is generally reliable and constant, while north wind is rideable but colder and gustier.
Are there rules or permits?
In 2026 riders need a valid ticket or season card, liability insurance and an appropriate kite licence, and must launch only from the club's Kitewiese in Graun.
What is the water like?
The alpine reservoir sits at about 1,500 m and stays cold, around 14-18°C in summer, so a full wetsuit is normal year-round.
Last updated: August 2026