Gotland / Vitsand, Sweden kitesurfing spot

🌍Sweden·Europe

Gotland / Vitsand, Sweden

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

NE–SE

Best Season

Apr–Oct

Water

Shallow · Flat

About This Spot

Gotland / Vitsand, Sweden is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Sweden.

Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.

With NE–SE winds, peaking from April to October, Gotland / Vitsand, Sweden delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Winds are dependent on the weather systems moving in over Europe, no predictable trades or sea breeze. Best direction is NE or SE, possible to ride from N to SE. This spot is not used very often since it is pretty rare with easterly winds in the summer. Best from April to June and August to October, July is usually less windy.

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When to Go

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.

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What to Expect

Shallow in a big part of the bay, bottom is sandy. Waves if the wind is a strong easterly.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

NE · SE
Best wind direction

Winds are dependent on the weather systems moving in over Europe, no predictable trades or sea breeze. Best direction is NE or SE, possible to ride from N to SE. This spot is not used very often since it is pretty rare with easterly winds in the summer. Best from April to June and August to October, July is usually less windy.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

ShallowFlatChopSmall waves

Shallow in a big part of the bay, bottom is sandy. Waves if the wind is a strong easterly.

Medium beachSand💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets✓ Available
🍹Beach Bar / Food✓ Available
📚Lessons Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers✓ Available

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

On the east coast of Gotland, 38 km from Visby. 10km south of Slite.

Location

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Gotland / Vitsand, Sweden

57.6187°N, 18.7637°E

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