Porto San Giorgio - Spiaggia di Marina Palmense
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Porto San Giorgio
Marina Palmense is a kitesurfing spot located on the coast of Marche, near Porto San Giorgio and Fermo in Italy. This fine sandy beach, sometimes mixed with gravel further south, offers a pleasant setting for sessions with its wide launch area. It is a popular place for locals and schools due to its easy access from the A14 motorway.
The spot is frequented by schools like ASD Tribalkite, established for over 15 years, which offers kitesurfing, windsurfing, and wingfoiling courses. The beach is well-equipped with services such as changing rooms and a friendly atmosphere, ideal for progressing or riding safely.
Close to the Fermo/Porto San Giorgio toll booth, it is a convenient choice for a quick session without endless travel.
Les données de vent affichées ici proviennent d’ERA5 (via Open-Meteo) sur 4 ans, retraitées pour refléter des conditions réalistes.
👉 Le vent moyen a été calibré pour éviter la sous-estimation habituelle des modèles.
👉 Les rafales ont été corrigées par un ratio médian afin d’éviter des valeurs extrêmes irréalistes.
👉 Chaque jour est résumé par le vent médian (P50) observé pendant les heures utiles (8h–20h), puis classé dans des plages de vent.
👉 Le mode pondéré mélange vent moyen et rafales pour refléter au mieux le vent ressenti.
- 🟢 10–16 nds : vent faible mais navigable (notamment en foil).
- 🟡 16–22 nds : plage idéale, conditions confortables pour la majorité.
- 🔴 22–28 nds : vent fort, réservé aux riders expérimentés.
- 🟣 28+ nds : conditions extrêmes, navigation engagée.
Localisation & Points d'intérêt
Informations utiles
chopchopThe Marina Palmense spot features a flat to choppy water surface, perfect for maneuvers and learning. The launch and landing area is of medium size, on a wide sandy beach. The dominant sideshore winds come from NNW or SSE, with a particularly favorable scirocco pushing from the southeast for clean cross-shore sessions.
Navigation is done facing a wide horizon without obstacles, with enough space for both beginners and advanced riders. The launch is easy on sand, with no immediate reefs, but it is important to respect the dedicated corridors during the bathing season to avoid bathers. Conditions are stable without dependence on tides, and the spot works well in flat to choppy conditions depending on wind strength.
Local schools like Tribalkite manage the area to streamline launches, making the spot accessible even on windy days.
Ideal conditions are with a sideshore NNW or SSE wind between 15 and 25 kts, for a flat to choppy water surface without excessive drift. The scirocco brings the best clean cross-on sessions.
The water surface is flat to choppy, with a gradual bottom and no big waves except in strong onshore winds. The sandy beach ensures easy returns, and the water remains clean for freestyle or freeride sessions.
Currents are generally weak at this coastal spot on the Adriatic. There is no strong dependence on tides, which do not impact navigation conditions.
Opt for sizes between 9 and 12m² in average conditions around 20 kts. On stronger days, go down to 7-9m², and up to 11-13m² for light winds.
Typical winds are the scirocco from the southeast, which brings reliable thermals in summer, and sideshores from NNW or SSE. The strengths vary around 15-25 kts on average during the season, with regular sessions thanks to the Adriatic exposure.
The wind is more consistent in the afternoon, ideal for several hours of riding.
The Mediterranean climate of Marche offers hot summers from May to September with temperatures between 20 and 38°C, where a lycra is more than sufficient. In winter, from October to May, it is cooler with temperatures between 5 and 20°C, requiring a wetsuit.
The optimal season for kitesurfing extends from spring to autumn, with long sunny days.
The depth is gradual with a sandy bottom. You can stand a good distance from the shore, ideal for relaunching and learning.
In summer, the water reaches 22-27°C, comfortable in lycra. In spring and autumn, expect 16-21°C with a thin wetsuit or fullsuit. In winter, it drops to around 13-15°C.