Greifensee — Northern Switzerland
Zurich's local light-wind lake: westerly fronts deliver honest foil sessions surprisingly often (22 of 92 summer days ≥10 kn), minutes from the city. The lake is a nature reserve with strict zones — riding happens from the designated water-sports accesses only, which keeps it calm and green.
Wind: 8–15 kn · W, NW — Sports: wing, windsurf — Level: intermediate
Rules: Strict nature-reserve zoning (reed belts!); launching only at designated accesses — verify current local rules before your first session.
Caution: Reed belts and protected shallows; light shifty wind.
Frequently asked questions
Which wind direction works best at Greifensee?
Greifensee works best with wind from W and NW. The typical sailable range is 8–15 kn.
Is Greifensee suitable for beginners?
Greifensee is best suited to intermediate and advanced riders. Beginners should choose a more sheltered spot or go with a local school.
Which sports can you do at Greifensee?
Greifensee is used for wing foiling and windsurfing. Swiss lakes have binding zoning and shore rules, and some sports are restricted here — see the rules section on this page.
Is there a live webcam at Greifensee?
Yes — this page shows 3 live webcams for Greifensee, together with the measured wind from the nearest MeteoSwiss station and a 3-day forecast.
What kind of wind blows at Greifensee?
Greifensee runs on gradient wind from fronts and pressure systems rather than a local wind system. This page forecasts that wind system specifically and shows the live reading from the nearest MeteoSwiss station.
Where exactly is Greifensee?
Greifensee is in Northern Switzerland, Switzerland, 435 m above sea level (47.3500, 8.6800). Use the route button on this page for directions.