Svencele
Klaipeda - Lithuania
Spot Type
Flat
Water
Dark - Muddy
Beach
Grass
Rider Lever
beginner
Spot characteristics
Spot Type
Flat
Rider Skill
beginner
Crowd
Very Crowded
Beach Type
Grass
Water Quality
Dark - Muddy
Tide Influence
Tide independent
Description of Svencele (Lithuania)
The kite spot of Svencele is probably the most popular in Lithuania. It is located on the east coast of the Curonian Lagoon which is protected from the Baltic Sea waves by the Curonian Strip. This leads to great conditions for both practicing and learning Kitesurf: in fact, the water is practically flat and, close to the spot, it is hips level deep, There are few schools on the spot and they offer a good service. The windy season can go from March/April to October and the wind direction is mainly Nort East and South East, with an average of 60-70% of windy days throughout the season.
For further info you can read the related blogpost:
Svencele: the fast-growing kitesurfing gem in Lithuania
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Spot best suited for
Spot profile
Family spot
Located in an area that offers amenities for all the family and can provide good alternatives for everyone when the kiters are in the water.
Local spot
Maybe not be worth a real journey to reach this spot, but great if you live close by and it is a windy day. In the end, being out on the water feels great anywhere
Equipment
Wetsuit from April to October, in hot months a shorty can be a good idea, not to get overheated. Shoes can be advisable at least for beginners
Wind Conditions
Main wind directions
% of Windy days per month
Wind Speed Range
From 10 to 40 Knots
Suggested sizes
7 mt and below
8 - 9 mt
10 - 11 mt
12 - 13 mt
14 mt and above
Forecast on Windy.com
Dangers
The spot can be crowded and not many riders here respect the right of way. The water isn't transparent and the bottom might have some sharp shell or stone, better to use shoes.
Location
Closest City
Klaipeda
How to get There
From Klaipeda drive south along the south road 141 until you reach Priekule, then turn right and follow for Draverna, passed which Svencele is 1,5 km on the right.
Access
The access to the spot comes through the kite settlement that provides parking.