Nearby Lido di Volano 17 km · straight-line distance
When it fills in
No onset time is published for this spot.
The wind
locals call it Bora, Sirocco
Direction
Character
mixed
Strength
Direction to shore
NE and SE are both usable and both exposed. The shore angle at the active launch is unconfirmed.
Dominant direction
NE Bora and SE Sirocco are the Adriatic winds that matter here; across the delta's beaches and lagoons a session is reportedly possible on any direction.
Forecast
Month by month
- Jan32
- Feb31
- Mar37
- Apr43
- May27
- Jun23
- Jul22
- Aug25
- Sep42
- Oct23
- Nov30
- Dec31
per cent of the month at force 4 or more
- 10Jan10°
- 9Feb9°
- 10Mar12°
- 11Apr14°
- 10May18°
- 9Jun23°
- 9Jul27°
- 9Aug28°
- 10Sep25°
- 9Oct21°
- 10Nov16°
- 9Dec12°
avg knots per month · water °C below · season highlighted
| Month | Force 4+ | Knots | From | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32% | 10 kt | WNW | 5.6°C | 9.7°C |
| Feb | 31% | 9.2 kt | SW | 6.8°C | 9.3°C |
| Mar | 37% | 9.9 kt | SE | 10.2°C | 11.8°C |
| Apr | 43% | 11.1 kt | E | 12.9°C | 14.4°C |
| May | 27% | 9.8 kt | NE | 18.4°C | 17.7°C |
| Jun | 23% | 9.3 kt | ESE | 23.1°C | 22.7°C |
| Jul | 22% | 9.1 kt | ESE | 26.4°C | 26.5°C |
| Aug | 25% | 9.2 kt | E | 26°C | 27.6°C |
| Sep | 42% | 10.4 kt | NNE | 21.7°C | 24.9°C |
| Oct | 23% | 8.8 kt | NE | 18.2°C | 20.9°C |
| Nov | 30% | 9.6 kt | WNW | 11°C | 16.1°C |
| Dec | 31% | 9.3 kt | WNW | 7.2°C | 11.9°C |
modelled
A weather model's cell over this place, not a station on it. Good for comparing places, weaker for one beach.
Modelled from weather reanalysis on a 10–25 km grid (2022-2024), not a ground station: reliable for trade and synoptic winds, understates thermal sea breezes and valley winds. 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.
ERA5 reanalysis grid point (modelled) · Open-Meteo historical weather API — ECMWF ERA5/ERA5-Land reanalysis, not a ground station · 2022-2024
The water
Type
sea|lagoon
Standing depth
Shallow lagoon water on the winter venues; the Porto Tolle beaches shelve gently over sand.
Tides
Semidiurnal and small; the astronomical range is not what decides a session here. Weather is. Sirocco with low pressure pushes northern Adriatic levels well above the predicted tide, and the Po Delta is one of the places that floods when it does.No tide gauge is published for Barricata itself, so the range is regional rather than measured, and lagoon depth is read off the day rather than off a table.
Temperature
26.6°C summer · 8.7°C winter
Wetsuit
Summer water is warm; February averages below 9 C, so winter riding requires a full winter wetsuit.
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
1 school names this spot
On your own
Room to launch: large sandy delta beach
Somewhere else
Lido di Volano, 17 km
Every spot within 40 km is on the map at the top of this page, with its distance under it.
Rescue
Launch
From April to September the base is at Lido Barricata, Via Strada del Mare, Porto Tolle, where the school holds a reserved kite area with its own marked launch corridors, parking, changing rooms and a bar. The corridor boundaries are not published.The holiday village behind the beach allows windsurfing and kitesurfing off its own sand with your own gear; its number is +39 0426 389270. From October to March the operation moves to Laguna del Canarin and Sacca degli Scardovari.
Space
large sandy delta beach
Rules & access
Access rules drift faster than anything else we hold — check locally, and propose an edit if this has changed.
Rider tips
- Ask the school where the corridor runs before you rig, above all inside the 23 May-20 September 2026 bathing season.
- Check the posted hours for the Barricata floating footbridge before you plan a late session.
- Take the lagoons, Sacca del Canarin or Sacca degli Scardovari, when the beach wind angle is awkward or you want flatter water.
- Bring everything you need from October to March: the delta is remote and the services are seasonal.
- Pack a full winter suit for February, when the water sits at 8.7 C.
- Use the school's reserved area and its corridors rather than picking your own patch of the village beach.
- Ring ahead from October to March: the base is on the lagoons then and the summer support boat is not out.
Getting there
Airport
Venice Marco Polo (VCE)
Route
Venice Marco Polo (VCE) is the nearest airport to Barricata Holiday Village, 73.9 km out and about 2 h 2 min to Porto Tolle on public-transport routing. By road you come through Porto Tolle and Via Strada del Mare, and the last stretch to the beach crosses the Barricata floating footbridge, which has posted seasonal hours.
Transfer
120 min
Cost level
medium
Staying
Barricata Holiday Village is on site. Around Porto Tolle and Scardovari there are more villages, campsites and delta rooms.
No-wind days
Po Delta nature trips · beach holiday village facilities · SUP · cycling · birdwatching · Sacca degli Scardovari
FAQ
Is Spiaggia di Barricata suitable for beginners?
Yes, the shallow, tranquil delta water supports beginner and freestyle sessions, while advanced options come mainly from the local school's course offering.
What is the wind like?
NE Bora and SE Sirocco are the typical Adriatic winds used at Barricata, with nearby lagoon spots also allowing sessions in other directions.
When is the best time to go?
Lido Barricata is used from April to September, with riders moving to the nearby Laguna del Canarin and Sacca degli Scardovari lagoons from October to March.
Is there rescue support?
Yes, the local school provides a rescue dinghy at its kite beach from May to September.
Are there rules or restricted zones?
A 2026 Porto Tolle ordinance sets the bathing season from 23 May to 20 September, with bathing-zone markers at 300 m from shore and posted access hours for the Barricata floating footbridge.
Last updated: August 2026