Lago di Santa Croce
A lake at the foot of the Alpago where a steady breeze picks up every summer afternoon: the Veneto's best-kept secret for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Why go
Because the wind is as reliable as on Lake Garda, but with far fewer people and the Belluno Dolomites all around.
Which wind
Good with Afternoon thermal for windsurfing and kitesurfing; calm mornings for SUP
Avoid with Thunderstorms
Practical information
- Activities
- Windsurfing and kitesurfing, SUP
- Level
- Beginner to intermediate
- Seabed
- Lake with gravel beaches and meadows
- Best time
- May–September
- Seasons
- Summer
- Getting there
- Schools and sailing clubs on the shore at Farra d'Alpago.
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.
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 Santa Croce del Lago station, 2.1 km away (about 35 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Alpago station, 3.5 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Treviso-Sant'Angelo Airport (TSF), about 53 km away; with more flights, Venice Airport (VCE) is about 68 km away.
- Parking. The nearest public car park is 1.1 km away, free.
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 April to June and from September to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From July to August it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is October (about 119 mm), the driest January.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 2 to 8 °C | 8° 2° | 52 |
| Feb | from 4 to 11 °C | 11° 4° | 69 |
| Mar | from 6 to 14 °C | 14° 6° | 66 |
| Apr | from 9 to 18 °C | 18° 9° | 79 |
| May | from 14 to 22 °C | 22° 14° | 118 |
| Jun | from 19 to 28 °C | 28° 19° | 87 |
| Jul | from 21 to 31 °C | 31° 21° | 88 |
| Aug | from 21 to 31 °C | 31° 21° | 101 |
| Sep | from 16 to 26 °C | 26° 16° | 103 |
| Oct | from 12 to 21 °C | 21° 12° | 119 |
| Nov | from 7 to 14 °C | 14° 7° | 106 |
| Dec | from 3 to 9 °C | 9° 3° | 81 |
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. 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
Nearby hikes
Other spots nearby
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- ★ Venetian rowing in VeniceSailing, Kayaking · 74 km
- Malcesine and eastern Lake GardaWindsurfing and kitesurfing, SUP, Lake swimming · 123 km
- ★ Canoeing in the Po DeltaKayaking · 133 km
River levels and lake winds change within hours: before going in the water, check the forecast and the local rules. Emergencies: 112.