About this spot
The Urnersee arm of Lake Lucerne at Isleten is one of Switzerland's most intense wind spots. A thermal N wind blows at 3–4 Bft in normal conditions, but the Föhn from the south can reach 50 knots within minutes. Expert riders only — the combination of gusty conditions, steep terrain, and cold deep water demands full self-sufficiency.
Current conditions
GUSTY×WINDY
Typical conditions
Ideal wind directions
NNENW
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Water type
Chop
Bottom type
rock
Local tips
“The lake is completely closed from 15 June to 31 August. Season: February to mid-June and September to November. The only legal launch is on the river delta at Isleten. Föhn conditions are extremely dangerous — do not launch if a Föhn is forecast.”
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