Wind forecast Zürichsee
Elongated lake; foehn brings the strongest days. The live wind map shows wind speed, gusts, direction and estimated wave height for Zürichsee hour by hour – based on the high-resolution models from MeteoSwiss and Météo-France.
- Area
- 88 km²
- Length
- 42 km
- Max. depth
- 136 m
- Elevation
- 406 m
Characteristic winds at Zürichsee
Foehn from SE, bise from NE, thermal winds.
LakeForecast models these winds hourly with MeteoSwiss ICON-CH1 (1 km), ICON-CH2 (2 km) and Météo-France AROME (1.3 km) – including gusts, direction and a fetch-limited wave estimate.
Wingfoil, pumpfoil & windsurf at Zürichsee
Wingfoil
Enough wind & power – find the windy windows.
Pumpfoil
Calm & flat water – spot the quiet slots.
Windsurf
Strength, gusts & direction hour by hour.
Kite & SUP
Keep an eye on the gust spread and wave height.
Frequently asked questions about the wind at Zürichsee
Where do I find the most up-to-date wind forecast for Zürichsee?
The most precise hourly forecast including gusts and wind direction for Zürichsee is right at the top of the interactive LakeForecast wind map – based on the MeteoSwiss ICON and Météo-France AROME weather models.
Which winds occur at Zürichsee?
Typical wind systems and weather patterns at Zürichsee include, among others: Foehn from SE, bise from NE, thermal winds. These local winds largely determine the conditions for water sports.
Is Zürichsee a good spot for wingfoiling and pumpfoiling?
For wingfoilers only conditionally suitable due to the lack of guaranteed wind (except with foehn/strong wind), but for pumpfoilers an absolute Mecca! The countless lidos and jetties (e.g. Mythenquai) make 'dock starting' extremely popular (strong scene via Foil Club Zürichsee).
What is the current water temperature at Zürichsee?
The water temperature of Zürichsee varies with the season. The exact daily value (lake average) and the trend for the coming days are available live in the LakeForecast overview next to the wind data.