Guide to kitesurfing in Sweden

Guide to kitesurfing in Sweden

Spots
5
Best season
All year
Wind in season
14 to 16 kts
Kiteable days
38 %

Overview

In Sweden the wind comes from passing lows and, in summer, from thermal breezes. The spots are split between the west coast, around Varberg, and the south of the country, in Skåne.

The spots are rarely crowded. As the wind direction changes often, a car or van lets you pick the right spot each day.

When to go

You can ride all year if you are equipped for the cold, but most kiters stop in winter.

  • Autumn: the windiest period, with lows passing through, in water that is still bearable.
  • May to September: the main season. Thermal breezes add to the wind from the lows, and the days are very long.
  • Winter: for well-equipped riders only. For most people the season runs from late April to early October.

Best period : all year

In November: 42% kiteable days

Kiteable days
50%
58%
37%
37%
31%
24%
40%
21%
31%
47%
42%
42%
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average windkts · gusts
1121
1222
1019
1020
920
818
1021
818
918
1121
1019
1019
When it blowskts
16
16
15
15
14
14
15
15
14
15
15
15
Air °C
3°
3°
4°
7°
12°
17°
17°
18°
15°
11°
7°
3°
Raindays
14
15
10
9
11
9
14
13
10
16
12
15
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Historical monthly averages, not a forecast.

Where to kite in Sweden

Varberg, on the west coast, is regarded as Sweden's kite capital. Björkäng is close by.

In the south, the Falsterbo peninsula groups Falsterbo, Skanör, Ljunghusen and Höllviken: flat water, white sandy beaches and, on the south side, some waves. It is very busy from June to August.

Near Malmö, people ride at Ribersborg and at Lomma, where the bay has flat water. The islands of Öland and Gotland, in the Baltic, are quieter.

Beginner-friendly spots

All kitesurfing spots: Sweden (5)

Practical info

Car. Around Gothenburg the spots are 30 to 60 minutes apart. A car or van is almost essential.

Cold water. Bring a wetsuit all season, and winter gear in spring and autumn.

Crowds. In summer the Falsterbo peninsula fills up. Come early or out of season.

Frequently asked questions

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