Go kiting to :
Neretva
Flat Spot
Water: Crystal Clear
Beach: Sand
Level: beginner
Description of Neretva (Croatia)
In the European summer, Neretva should be considered one of the top spots to reach out to.
The spot is located directly on the Neretva river mouth and is protected by the same river bank, which creates an extensive area of flat hips-deep water.
The beach isn't very big but large enough to launch your kite pretty comfortably, even if it can get somehow crowded, especially in June and August.
The wind is mainly due to the thermal effect during warm days of summer and is amplified by the Bernoulli effect created by the coastline and the islands in front. That grants a high percentage of rideable days during the high season.
Worth trying is kiting in the freshwater inside the river mouth where few kiters go, but where you can find mirror-like flat water.
Spot Gallery
Spot characteristics
Spot Type
Flat
Rider Skill
beginner
Crowd.
Seasonal Crowd
Beach Type
Sand
Water Quality
Crystal Clear
Tide Influence
Tide independent
Suggested Equipment
Shorty/Lycra in summer and normal wetsuit for spring and autumn
Dangers
The beach to launch isn't very big and can get crowded. The wind is normally offshore the beach, paid school assistance isn't expensive and it might be worth pay
Other info
In the close villages (Blace, Rogotin or Opuzen) you can find some restaurants and small shops, but not much of other leisure spots. Visiting the inland can unveil beautiful natural sightseeing spots.
Location
Closest City
Split
How to get There
The closest city is Split where you can arrive by plane or ferry from Italy. The spot is 1.5 hour's drive south of Split and the best way is to rent a car for the trip there.
Access
The access and parking are free.
Wind Conditions
Wind Range
From 5 to 23 Knots
% of Windy days per month
Main wind directions
Forecast on windy.com
Video on the Kite Spot
See this astonishing video from the drone by Ivan Misak in 4k
Local Kitesurfing Schools
Following you can find links to the page of the kitesurfing schools which operate on this spot. From there you can contact them through our form or directly via email or phone (if it was provided by them on the page).