Gotland / Gnisvaerd, Sweden
Gotland / Gnisvaerd, Sweden is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Gotland / Gnisvaerd, Sweden is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Gotland is off the shore from the Swedish East coast. To Gotland by ferry or air, arrive in Visby. Drive 18km south along the coast, turn right towards Gnisvaerd. Park at the grassy parking lot just south of the Gnisvaerd harbor and walk straight out to the beach from there.
Nearest Airports
Distance
450km from spot
310km from spot
515km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Gotland is off the shore from the Swedish East coast. To Gotland by ferry or air, arrive in Visby. Drive 18km south along the coast, turn right towards Gnisvaerd. Park at the grassy parking lot just south of the Gnisvaerd harbor and walk straight out to the beach from there.
Nearest Airports
Distance
450km from spot
310km from spot
515km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Gotland / Gnisvaerd, Sweden
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Water in April is 5-10°C and during the summer it gets above 20°C. Drysuit to shorty depending on the season. Off-season possible with drysuit.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W .
There is Frontal wind at Gotland / Gnisvaerd, Sweden.
Winds are dependent on the weather systems moving in over Europe, no predictable trades or sea breeze. Best direction is W, possible to ride from S to NW. Best from April to June and August to October, July is usually less windy.
Wind usually blows from S, SSW, SW and WSW, W on the spot.
The best moments to come to Gotland / Gnisvaerd, Sweden are April, May, June, August, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Water in April is 5-10°C and during the summer it gets above 20°C. Drysuit to shorty depending on the season. Off-season possible with drysuit.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W .
There is Frontal wind at Gotland / Gnisvaerd, Sweden.
Winds are dependent on the weather systems moving in over Europe, no predictable trades or sea breeze. Best direction is W, possible to ride from S to NW. Best from April to June and August to October, July is usually less windy.
Wind usually blows from S, SSW, SW and WSW, W on the spot.
The best moments to come to Gotland / Gnisvaerd, Sweden are April, May, June, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Gotland / Gnisvaerd, Sweden is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Narrow sandy beach with grass and dunes behind, a few trees here and there. Enter the water just south of the harbor.
Shallow inside the 'reef', very flat at westerly winds. Bottom is sandy with some spread out big rocks in the water further south on the beach. The spot is not very big, more than 5-7 riders and some have to move further south towards Tofta which is on the same beach.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Gotland / Gnisvaerd, Sweden is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Narrow sandy beach with grass and dunes behind, a few trees here and there. Enter the water just south of the harbor.
Shallow inside the 'reef', very flat at westerly winds. Bottom is sandy with some spread out big rocks in the water further south on the beach. The spot is not very big, more than 5-7 riders and some have to move further south towards Tofta which is on the same beach.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Rocks .
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Rocks .
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Gotland / Gnisvaerd, Sweden.
There is a "no surf" zone posted on the information board. Lots of families in the summer, go somewhere else if it is too crowded.
Webcams around Gotland / Gnisvaerd, Sweden
Webcams around Gotland / Gnisvaerd, Sweden
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind stats in Sweden...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 74 |
| Feb | 71 |
| Mar | 65 |
| Apr | 59 |
| May | 50 |
| Jun | 52 |
| Jul | 52 |
| Aug | 48 |
| Sep | 58 |
| Oct | 70 |
| Nov | 71 |
| Dec | 81 |
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Additional information
There are 3 kitesurf schools and 163 kitesurf spots in Sweden.
Best months: May June July August
Best months: May June July August
Accomodation around the spot
Gotland / Gnisvaerd, Sweden
