Pojatte (Lago Santa Croce)

Pojatte on Lago Santa Croce (near Farra d’Alpago) is presented as a premier kitesurfing destination for an Alpine lake experience in Northern Italy, driven mainly by a reliable afternoon southerly thermal wind. Wind typically develops from the south in the early afternoon and runs into early evening, with sessions commonly described from around 1pm to 6pm and a peak around 2pm to 4pm. In the core months (spring into summer), riders often see steady-to-gusty conditions: summer tends to be more consistent on sunny, high-pressure days, while spring/autumn can be noticeably gustier and can climb rapidly toward 30+ knots. The water is reported as clean and flat overall (with flat-to-choppy descriptions), and the lake is known for deep water soon after launch—an advantage for hydrofoiling/wingfoiling. Launch and setup are associated with a pebbly shore; sources specifically warn about pebbles and rocks at/near the entrance/launch area, plus limited landing space and potential crowding in the launch zone. Safety at this site emphasizes following the regulated zoning (swimming/kiting/sailing) and managing drift: the wind can be on-shore and gusty, which may push less skilled riders toward swimmers’ areas or toward obstacles along the shore (including rocks/mangrove areas described in some spot-level notes). Rescue is described as limited, with seasonal support often provided by local wind-sport associations during weekends and peak summer months.