Faaborg - Svelmø Landingsplads
Denmark
Faaborg
Svelmø Landingsplads, near Faaborg on the southern coast of Funen, is a calm spot facing the South Funen archipelago. It is a popular place for its shallow water and easy access from the parking lot.
The spot offers a peaceful atmosphere with sheltered waters, ideal for quiet sessions. Locals often come here to enjoy stable conditions when the wind is well-oriented.
Surrounded by the small island of Svelmø, it combines authenticity and simplicity, perfect for a kitesurf day without crowds.
The wind data shown here comes from ERA5 (via Open-Meteo) over 4 years, reprocessed to reflect realistic conditions.
👉 Average wind has been calibrated to avoid the usual underestimation of models.
👉 Gusts have been corrected by a median ratio to avoid unrealistic extreme values.
👉 Each day is summarized by the median wind (P50) observed during useful hours (8am–8pm), then classified into wind ranges.
👉 The weighted mode mixes average wind and gusts to best reflect felt wind.
- 🟢 10–16 kts: light but sailable wind (especially on foil).
- 🟡 16–22 kts: ideal range, comfortable conditions for most.
- 🔴 22–28 kts: strong wind, reserved for experienced riders.
- 🟣 28+ kts: extreme conditions, committed riding.
Location & Points of interest
Useful information
flatflatThe spot works well with winds from southeast to southwest, coming in side-on or side-shore relative to the south-facing beach. The water is calm and flat near the shore due to the shelter of the archipelago, with a slight chop offshore when the wind picks up. Launching is done directly from the sandy beach of the landingsplads, wide and obstacle-free, and takeoff is easy on the adjacent grass or sand.
The navigation area extends between the coast of Funen and Svelmø Island, with a large shallow area extending several hundred meters from the shore, perfect for freestyle or learning. Tides do not significantly influence conditions, the water remains usable in all circumstances. Watch out for small small to medium waves in strong winds, but overall it is a flat to light chop spot.
Free parking on site, toilets available, and direct access without difficult paths. Prefer morning sessions to avoid occasional maritime traffic towards Faaborg.
Ideal conditions are south-southwest side-shore winds at 12-20 knots, for a flat water surface and consistent power. Avoid pure onshore which creates chop.
The water state is generally flat to light chop near the beach, evolving into small small waves in the center of the area. The shallow water promotes a stable ride for all levels.
Currents are weak in the area due to the shelter of the South Funen archipelago. The Baltic tides are minimal, less than 30 cm of variation, with no major impact on navigation.
However, be cautious of a slight flow near the passes between the islands during strong winds.
Opt for kite sizes of 9 to 12 m² in typical conditions, going down to 7-9 m² in strong winds, and up to 13-15 m² on light days.
The prevailing winds come from the southeast to southwest, with average gusts of 15-25 knots in the active season. The regime is more reliable in autumn and winter, influenced by Atlantic depressions sweeping across the Baltic Sea.
No specific local name, but conditions are consistent when the gradient sets in between Funen and the archipelago.
The climate of the Faaborg region is temperate oceanic, with mild summer temperatures around 18-22°C and cool winter temperatures around 0-5°C. Precipitation is regular throughout the year, but the months of February and November often offer the best windows for stable wind.
Summers are pleasant for kitesurfing with long days, while winter requires good protection against the cold.
The depth is progressive and shallow, with feet up to 200-300 meters from the shore on a mainly sandy bottom. Perfect for ground relaunches.
Water temperatures range from 4-8°C in winter to 16-20°C in summer in the southern Baltic Sea. A 5/3 wetsuit is recommended year-round.