Wingfoil spots in Slovakia – live wind
Wingfoiling (also written wing foil or wing foiling) means a hand-held wing and a hydrofoil under the board, and it usually gets going in lighter wind than kitesurfing or windsurfing. Next to every spot is the wind blowing there right now, blended from the weather stations and airports around it.
Where to wingfoil in Slovakia?
Slovakia 6 spots
- GečaGravel pit · Wingfoil · Windsurf · SUP23km/h · N · Gusts 45
- GulaškaGravel pit · Wingfoil · Windsurf · SUP—
- KechnecGravel pit · Kitesurf · Wingfoil · Windsurf · SUP23km/h · N · Gusts 45
- Liptovská MaraReservoir · Kitesurf · Wingfoil · Windsurf—
- Štrkovisko BatizovceGravel pit · Wingfoil24km/h · ENE
- ŽakovceReservoir · Kitesurf · Windsurf · Wingfoil · SUPNot looking good now24km/h · ENE
What wind and what place wingfoil needs
The foil lifts the board out of the water at low speed, so with wingfoil you can usually start from about 8 to 10 knots (roughly 15 to 18 km/h), and with a big wing and plenty of practice in less. Most riders find it comfortable around 12 to 20 knots (about 22 to 37 km/h); stronger wind is handled with a smaller wing. All of this depends on wing, foil and rider, so treat it as a rough guide.
The foil hangs below the board, so the water matters as well as the wind: depth, weed, swimmers and obstacles under the surface. Steady wind and open water are as important as in any other wind sport.
What to look for in a spot
- Steady wind from about 8 to 10 knots (15 to 18 km/h): in gusts the wing is harder to control.
- Water depth, weed and obstacles under the surface, because the foil hangs below the board.
- Wind direction against the shore, and where you can get back to land safely.
- Open surface, away from swimmers and boats.
- Local rules: some waters restrict wing sports in certain zones or seasons. This page does not list them, so check before you ride.
Frequently asked questions
What wind do you need for wingfoil?
Usually from about 8 to 10 knots (roughly 15 to 18 km/h); with a large wing and plenty of practice it can work in less. Most riders find 12 to 20 knots (22 to 37 km/h) comfortable, and stronger wind calls for a smaller wing. These are general guides, not rules.
Can you wingfoil in light wind?
To a degree. A foil lifts the board earlier than an ordinary board slides, so a large wing and good technique can carry you from around 8 to 10 knots (15 to 18 km/h), and experienced riders sometimes manage with less by pumping. The lighter the wind, the more it depends on its being steady.
Where can you wingfoil inland?
On lakes, reservoirs and gravel pits with an open surface. The list above holds every spot on the map that is tagged for wingfoil, and it grows as spots are added.
How do I know whether the wind at a spot is good right now?
Each spot shows the current wind, gusts and direction, blended from the weather stations and airports around it. Once enough riders have rated sessions at a spot, it also says whether the current wind matches what they rated as good; until then it says it does not know yet instead of guessing.
Can I be notified when the wind picks up?
Yes. With a free account you set a threshold for wind or gusts and, if you like, a range of directions for a station. When the conditions hold for long enough you get an alert by e-mail, Telegram or push notification.
Is the wind on this page measured or forecast?
It is measured wherever possible: the number at a spot is blended from real weather stations and airport reports within about 15 km, nearer sources counting for more and airports for double. Where a computed model point is included it counts for half as much as a real sensor. It is a live reading, not a forecast.