KiteGlobeLake Balaton / Sosto
Lake Balaton / Sosto is a kiteboarding spot near Budapest in Hungary, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing N wind, best ridden in April, May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | Hungary |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Budapest |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | N |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | April, May, June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 46.9319, 18.1087 |
About Lake Balaton / Sosto
It's Europe biggest Lake called Balaton. Water along the south shore is flat or choppy. If you go upwind, deeper into the see you may encounter 1m waves. Shallow for about 250m, with 10-70cm depth. You can launch and land in the water. The lake bottom are covered with sand (silt). The lake is only 3-5 kilometers wide, so there is no danger of getting lost.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Lake Balaton / Sosto?
The best time to kite Lake Balaton / Sosto is April, May, June, July, August, September, when the N wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Lake Balaton / Sosto offers flat-water lake conditions with N wind (Frontal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Lake Balaton / Sosto?
You can come to Budapest with plane and travel to Siofok with car. It's 100 km trip on a motorway. Before you reach Siofok (2km) you should take the Sosto interchange and go down to the beach. You will see the kites in the air. The spot is on the south side of the lake.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.