Port of Mattinata

Port of Mattinata (Puerto di Mattinata) is a low-profile port-side spot on the Gargano coast with clean water and generally small-wave, chop-style conditions. The beach/entry area is reported as medium-sized, with sand described in one source and pebbles described in another, so approach with care. Wind is reported as a thermal/sea-breeze pattern with afternoon development, and the spot is also described as working well with SE/S winds. A practical working range is given as roughly 12–22 knots, with light gusts reported and medium overall wind reliability. For kitesurfing, the most common kite sizes reported are around 9–12 m², making it a good fit for intermediate riders. The main safety concern is the wave breaker at the port, alongside port traffic and hazards around the piers/breakwaters. Riders are advised to keep clear of the port entrance and swimmer zones in summer and not ride inside the port basin. Local tips also emphasize watching the wave breakers on the way back to shore and wearing boots if you’re sensitive to pebbles. Seasonally, conditions are described as best from late spring into summer and early autumn. Daytime air temperatures are reported as hot in May–September (around 20–38°C, with a lycra recommended), while cooler weather in October–May (around 5–20°C) typically requires a wetsuit. Water temperature is reported to run from the low teens in winter up to the mid-20s in summer.