Kitesurfing and windsurfing on the Ravenna coast
The free beaches south of Ravenna, on the edge of the Classe pine forest, are one of the Adriatic's most popular spots for kitesurfers and windsurfers.
Why go
Because shallow water and a wide beach make launching easy, and the pine forest behind is a beautiful place.
Which wind
Good with Bora, sea breeze
Avoid with Garbino (offshore wind)
Practical information
- Activities
- Windsurfing and kitesurfing
- Level
- Intermediate
- Seabed
- Sandy beach, shallow water
- Best time
- September–May (in summer only in designated areas)
- Seasons
- Spring, Autumn, Winter
- Getting there
- Free beaches between Lido di Dante and Lido di Classe, near the pine forest. Respect the zones and times set by local bylaws.
Get directions ↗Marine reserve rules
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Weather and sea forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind, wave height and sea temperature.
Forecast by Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), from the models of national weather services. Your browser downloads it directly from Open-Meteo, and only when you ask. In the mountains and at sea the weather changes quickly: check the official forecast as well before you set off.
Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Classe station, 6.8 km away. Alternatively: Lido di Classe-Lido di Savio station, 8.1 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Forlì Airport (FRL), about 29 km away; with more flights, Bologna Airport (BLQ) is about 84 km away.
- Parking. There are 7 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 150 m away, paid.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate and sea month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is May (about 85 mm), the driest July. The sea is above 22 °C from June to September, peaking at 27 °C in August.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 6 to 9 °C | 9° 6° | 44 | 10° |
| Feb | from 7 to 10 °C | 10° 7° | 70 | 9° |
| Mar | from 9 to 12 °C | 12° 9° | 51 | 10° |
| Apr | from 12 to 15 °C | 15° 12° | 44 | 14° |
| May | from 17 to 19 °C | 19° 17° | 85 | 18° |
| Jun | from 22 to 25 °C | 25° 22° | 43 | 24° |
| Jul | from 25 to 27 °C | 27° 25° | 34 | 26° |
| Aug | from 25 to 28 °C | 28° 25° | 49 | 27° |
| Sep | from 21 to 24 °C | 24° 21° | 66 | 24° |
| Oct | from 17 to 20 °C | 20° 17° | 69 | 20° |
| Nov | from 12 to 15 °C | 15° 12° | 76 | 16° |
| Dec | from 8 to 11 °C | 11° 8° | 53 | 12° |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 0 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total; sea: surface temperature from NOAA OISST. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
In the guide
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- The Trebbia at BobbioRiver swimming · 236 km
Sea conditions can change within hours: before going in, check the marine forecast and the local harbour office (Capitaneria di porto) rules. Emergencies at sea: 1530.