KM 28

KM 28 is a wide, sandy kitesurfing/windsurfing beach near Grosseto in Tuscany, known for clear water and generally beginner-friendly conditions. The water is typically shallow and flat to lightly chopped near the shore, with small shore break and a sandy bottom, making it well-suited for progression and freeride style riding. Wind is dominated by a thermal sea-breeze pattern (Maestrale) that most reliably appears in spring through late summer. Providers describe the wind building from around early afternoon (about 1:00 PM) and continuing until sunset, with the spot often delivering stronger winds than forecast. In this window, conditions are commonly described as steady to moderately gusty, and kite ranges are typically recommended around roughly 9–14 m depending on the rider and strength of the afternoon thermal. Safety centers on the coexistence with swimmers during warmer months. Riders are expected to stay inside designated kite lanes/cordoned zones and respect swimming bans; hazards are primarily swimmers outside the restricted areas and summertime crowding. Lifeguards are described as seasonal, and rescue availability is described as limited at the spot level—so organizing launches around the marked access and lane boundaries is important. Seasonally, water temperature in summer is reported around the mid-20s °C, and typical air temperatures reach hot Mediterranean levels in July and August. This supports short-suit riding in summer, while a wetsuit is recommended for cooler months.