Margherita di Savoia
- Freeride, Wave
- Best for
- Beginner to Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Chop, Small waves
- Spot Type
- Moderate
- Crowd Level
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About
Margherita di Savoia is a kitesurfing-focused beach spot on the Apulian Adriatic with clean water, small waves, and chop that suits freeride practice and progression. The launch setup is described as easy, with a wide sandy beach offering plenty of space for safe departures and recoveries. Wind is primarily driven by a thermal Maestrale (NW) pattern in summer. The thermal winds are most consistent on clear, sunny afternoons, typically filling in from about 1:00 PM and holding steady until around 6:00 PM. Wind is reported as high reliability during summer months, with a commonly described working range around the teens in knots and steady gust behavior. For kitesurfing, the combination of thermal consistency and open sandy launch conditions makes the spot well suited to freestyle/freeride progression and hydrofoil use. Windsurfing and wingfoiling are also described as viable, especially during Maestrale days, with foil-friendly expectations when water depth beyond the shore is sufficient. Safety considerations are important: a structural “mole” hazard is specifically noted, and breakwaters/jetties plus summer bathers can create local risk. During June–September bathing season, kitesurfing is restricted to designated kite zones and launch corridors, and rescue availability is described as limited with seasonal coverage.
- Expansive sandy beach suitable for easy self-launch
- Clean Adriatic water with chop and small waves
- Reliable afternoon thermal Maestrale (NW) in summer
- Foil-friendly expectations for kitesurfing/wingfoiling
- Large sandy beach with wide space for launches
- Clean water reported
- Reliable summer thermal Maestrale winds for afternoon sessions
- Chop conditions can be demanding compared with flat water
- Summer bathing season restrictions apply (designated kite zones and launch corridors)
- Mole/structural hazard reported
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- NW, N, NE, E, SE
- Wind Range
- 12–20 kts
- Wind Type
- Thermal — Thermal Maestrale (NW) in summer; builds during sunny afternoons.
- Reliability
- high during summer months
- Gust Factor
- Steady — Steady conditions reported.
- Best Months
- May, June, July, August, September
- Recommended Kite Sizes
- 9–14 m²
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Chop, Small waves
- Beach
- Sand — Sand beach; dark sand noted for heat in summer.
- Beach Size
- Medium
- Waves
- Small — Small waves with chop.
- Chop Level
- Moderate chop — Chop conditions reported; flat-to-choppy described for kitesurfing.
- Launch
- Big — Very wide sandy beach with plenty of space for launching.
Through the year
High during July and August weekends; quiet in the off-season.
October to February can see more frequent storms and rainfall.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Flat-to-choppy water with small waves over a wide sandy beach. Suitable for freeride, freestyle/wave practice, and foil (consistent thermal winds during sunny afternoons).
- Kite Sizes
- 9–14 m²
Freeride and foil/speed-style sessions are favored by the chop; Maestrale thermal days can be particularly good.
- Sail Sizes
- 5.5–7.5 m²
Foil-friendly with consistent winds and sufficient depth beyond the shore reported.
- Foil Friendly
- Yes — Foil-friendly reported as yes.
- Min Depth
- 1.5 meters
- Wing Sizes
- 4–6 m²
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Margherita di Savoia in the full forecast view.
Margherita di Savoia wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 3–13 ktsGusts 20 kts
- Direction
- WNW296°
- Strongest day
- Sun, Oct 2513 kts
- Windy days
- 1/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.1–0.7 m3s period
- Temperature
- 12–23 °C
Over the next 7 days, Margherita di Savoia is forecast for daytime winds of 3–13 kts, peaking around 13 kts on Sunday, October 25 with gusts to 20 kts. The prevailing direction is WNW. Waves run 0.1–0.7 m with a period of about 3s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- mole (structural)
- breakwaters
- jetties
- summer bathers
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- Seasonal — Seasonal lifeguard presence reported.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Limited — Rescue availability reported as limited; seasonal rescue services via local beach clubs (lidi).
- Emergency Info
- In Italy the emergency number is 112. Nearest major medical facility reported in Barletta (about 15 km away).
- Localism / Vibe
- None — Localism reported as none.
Rules of the spot
During the summer bathing season (June–September), kitesurfing is restricted to designated kite zones and launch corridors.
- Launch corridors required in summer
- Restricted to designated kite zones during June–September bathing season
- Thermal winds are best on clear, sunny days.
- The beach has dark sand that can get very hot in summer.
- In summer, follow designated kite zones and launch corridors.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Barletta
- Nearest Town
- Margherita di Savoia
- Parking
- available near beach; ample parking reported along the waterfront or at specific beach clubs
- Access
- NE from Bari, pass Barletta, continue to Margherita di Savoia
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- Italian
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Near — Accommodation available in the town of Margherita di Savoia.
- Food & Drink
- Nearby food and many beach clubs (lidi) and restaurants along the coast.
- Equipment Rental:
- Available at local kite schools and beach clubs; also indicated by local schools during the season.
- Gear Storage
- Offered by some local kite clubs during summer season.
- Gear Repair
- Basic repairs handled via local schools; more extensive repairs may require traveling to larger hubs.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
Off the water
The area is known for salt-pan nature and thermal wellness, alongside a beach-town atmosphere where wind sports concentrate during the warm months.
Europe’s largest salt pans and a wetland nature reserve known for pink flamingos.
Renowned thermal spa utilizing the local salt production waters.
Guided tours to see rare migratory birds in the salt pan wetlands.
The coastal promenade is lined with seafood restaurants featuring local produce.
Well-equipped beach clubs offering playgrounds and organized activities for children.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Margherita di Savoia?
The best overall months at Margherita di Savoia are May, June, July, August, September.
Which wind directions work at Margherita di Savoia?
Margherita di Savoia works with NW, N, NE, E, SE winds.
What equipment sizes are recommended at Margherita di Savoia?
Recommended equipment sizes at Margherita di Savoia: Kitesurfing: 9–14 m² · Windsurfing: 5.5–7.5 m² · Wingfoiling: 4–6 m². The typical wind range is 12–20 kts.
What skill level is Margherita di Savoia suitable for?
Margherita di Savoia suits these riding levels: Kitesurfing: Beginner to Intermediate · Windsurfing: Beginner to Intermediate · Wingfoiling: Beginner.