Rijeka, Croatia
Oct · 6% rideablePreluk
What it's actually like
Preluk is a small bay on the Croatian coast between Rijeka and Opatija, with the harbour of Volosko on the far side. It is a windsurf and wing spot built on one wind, the tramontana: a cool breeze that flows down from the hills behind in the early morning and blows offshore across the bay, SURF magazine says.
The offshore wind keeps the water smooth, which the magazine says suits freestylers and anyone working on manoeuvres.
Marotti says the tramontana blows every morning at around 15 knots, and SURF that it is often stronger in spring and autumn.
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Your month
When it's good
12 kt+ for 3+ daylight hours · wing
October · 6%. 2 rideable days in 31, 0.4 hours a day over 12 kt. Go elsewhere.
At a glance
Is it for you?
Geek analysis
October in the record
6% of days clear 12 kt for three daylight hours or more.
In October the wind most often sits under 4 kt (42% of daylight hours). No daylight hour is over 12 kt on at least half the days. The best hour is 3pm, on 5% of days. See both charts in the full report
No weather station near enough to check these figures against.
Take it with you
The full Preluk report
Seven sections over six pages, built from the same record as this page. A PDF you can read on the plane.
When it gets busy
Crowds
WindChaser has no crowd count for Preluk yet. Volosko harbour, by the Surf café-bar, is where the windsurfers and wingers meet.
On the water
What October usually does
October sits outside the best months here. 6% of days clear 12 kt for three daylight hours or more.
Your playground
Launches & safety
Conditions change. Check local rules and conditions before you ride.
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Getting there & on the ground
Stay, schools & kit