Nin
Zadar - Croatia
Spot Type
Flat
Water
Crystal Clear
Beach
Sand
Rider Lever
beginner
Spot characteristics
Spot Type
Flat
Rider Skill
beginner
Crowd
Seasonal Crowd
Beach Type
Sand
Water Quality
Crystal Clear
Tide Influence
Tide independent
Description of Nin (Croatia)
Nin, one of Croatia's top kite surfing spots, is the place to go kiting to. This picturesque destination offers a unique kiting experience, with kite surfers able to glide across the vast, flat-water lagoon that forms between the medieval town of Nin and the sea. The lagoon is created by a long, sandy bank, providing an expansive and protected area for kiting.
The spot is particularly well-suited for families, as the large beach area offers a safe space for children to play while parents enjoy the thrill of kite surfing. Nin's kiting conditions are truly exceptional, with two distinct areas to explore. Kite surfers can choose to ride the smooth, flat waters of the internal lagoon or challenge themselves on the choppier open sea, simply by walking across the interconnecting sandbank.
One of the key advantages of Nin as a kite surfing destination is the ample launching and landing space. The open, spacious area allows both experienced and beginner kite surfers to take to the water safely and confidently. Whether you're looking to hone your skills or simply experience the joy of kite surfing in a picturesque setting, Nin is sure to impress.
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Spot best suited for
Spot profile
Travel spot
The typical kite travel destination, it is known for its great conditions, and kiters from around the world come here for their vacations.
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.
Equipment
Lycra and shorty in the summer months, normal wetsuit the rest of the year
Wind Conditions
Main wind directions
% of Windy days per month
Wind Speed Range
From 8 to 35 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
none
Location
Closest City
Zadar
How to get There
By car follow the A1 autoroute to Zadar and then take the coastal road up to Nin. You can reach also Zadar by ferry from Italy.
Access
Public
What to do besides kitesurfing
On no-wind days plenty of things to do in the surroundings.
You can visit various historical churches like St Nicholas, St Anselm, or the Church of the holy cross, named "the smallest cathedral in the world".
Worth a check is also the Museum of Salt and the Roman Forum in the center of Nin. If you feel sporty you can try horse riding at the local equestrian club or take a bike ride to the Donkey Farm.
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Video about Kite Spot
Check this video by Ben Beholz to get a closer feeling about kitesurfing in Nin