Sailing, windsurfing and SUP on Lake Żywiec
A lake among the mountains, created in the 1960s by a dam on the Soła, with sailing schools and rentals on the shore and the Beskids all around.
The story
The lake was created by the Tresna dam, completed in 1967, which flooded several villages in the Soła valley. Today it is the sailing centre of southern Silesia.
Why go
Because you sail with mountains all around, a few minutes from the Żywiec brewery.
Which wind
Good with Afternoon breezes for sailing; calm mornings for SUP
Avoid with Thunderstorms
Practical information
- Activities
- Sailing, Windsurfing and kitesurfing, SUP, Lake swimming
- Level
- Beginners
- Seabed
- Reservoir, cool water
- Best time
- June–September
- Seasons
- Summer
- Getting there
- Small marinas and rentals at Zarzecze, Tresna and Żywiec.
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 Pietrzykowice Żywieckie station, 3 km away. Alternatively: Łodygowice station, 4.3 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Kraków Airport (KRK), about 57 km away.
- Parking. The nearest public car park is 600 m away.
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 September, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From December to February night-time temperatures drop below freezing on average. The wettest month is July (about 112 mm), the driest March.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from -5 to 1 °C | 1° -5° | 68 |
| Feb | from -3 to 4 °C | 4° -3° | 69 |
| Mar | from 0 to 8 °C | 8° 0° | 51 |
| Apr | from 4 to 13 °C | 13° 4° | 74 |
| May | from 9 to 18 °C | 18° 9° | 109 |
| Jun | from 13 to 23 °C | 23° 13° | 96 |
| Jul | from 15 to 25 °C | 25° 15° | 112 |
| Aug | from 15 to 26 °C | 26° 15° | 101 |
| Sep | from 11 to 21 °C | 21° 11° | 107 |
| Oct | from 6 to 15 °C | 15° 6° | 80 |
| Nov | from 2 to 8 °C | 8° 2° | 60 |
| Dec | from -2 to 3 °C | 3° -2° | 65 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 337 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.
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Wind and thunderstorms can change within hours: before going in, check the forecast and the local rules. Emergencies: 112, water rescue 601 100 100.