When is the best time to kitesurf in Lo Stagnone?
Any time of year. Lo Stagnone is kiteable on about 90% of days or more, because the lagoon works with every wind direction. From May to September the wind is mostly thermal; the rest of the year it depends on the weather. If you want warm water without a wetsuit, come from June to the end of September.
How much wind do I need to kitesurf?
Less than most people think. From about 7 knots you can learn with our light-wind gear (foil and single-strut kites). From 11 knots you can practise board starts and riding. From 15 knots we switch to smaller kites for more powered sessions and Kite Safaris around the lagoon islands.
Can I learn kitesurfing in any month?
Yes. Based on 5 years of wind data (2020–2025), there is enough wind to learn on 93–99% of days in every month from March to November. With our light-wind gear, beginners can start almost any day.
Is there enough wind in summer (July and August)?
Yes. Wind good enough for beginners blows on 97–99% of summer days, and wind for riding on about 67–78% of days. The average is a little lighter (about 9–10 knots), but the thermal effect often makes it stronger on sunny afternoons.
Which months have the strongest wind?
March, April and November, with about 11–12 knots on average and the most days for experienced riders. June to August are lighter on average but very regular, which is ideal for learning.
Do I need a wetsuit?
From June to the end of September the water is warm, so you can kite without a wetsuit. In spring and autumn you need one, but the air is pleasant and you never feel cold. A wetsuit is included with every lesson and rental, and you can also rent one if you only need spot access.
Can I kitesurf in winter?
Yes. Our season runs from March to November, but Lo Stagnone is kiteable all year. Outside the season the school isn't fully open, but we can organise lessons on request, and the lagoon is almost empty: very comfortable.
Is Lo Stagnone crowded in summer?
In July and August there are more people on the lagoon. Our station is a little outside the area of the big schools, still in the knee-deep water, so in front of our school you have a really big area with far fewer people.
Why is the wind often stronger than the forecast?
Forecasts don't include the thermal effect. On sunny days the land heats up and strengthens the wind over the lagoon, especially in the afternoon. That's why Lo Stagnone, near Trapani "the City of Winds", often has more wind than the apps predict.
Where do these wind statistics come from?
From 5 years of wind-station data (2020–2025), analysed day by day. For each day of the year, the calendar shows how often there was enough wind to learn, to ride and for powered sessions. These are probabilities, not a guarantee for a given day.