About This Spot
Gotland / Vivesholm, 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 water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With S–SSW–SW winds, peaking from April to October, Gotland / Vivesholm, Sweden delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Winds are dependent on the weather systems moving in over Europe, no predictable trades or sea breeze. Best direction is S to W. Best from April to June and August to October, July is usually less windy.
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.
What to Expect
Shallow in a big part of the bay, very flat from S to W winds. Bottom is sandy with some seaweed further out and some spread out big rocks in the water on the north and east side of the bay. The spot is not very big but 15 riders are easily accommodated. The peninsula is not higher than maybe 2m which creates perfect offshore conditions with flat water.
Wind & Conditions
S · SSW · SW · WSW · W
Best wind direction
Winds are dependent on the weather systems moving in over Europe, no predictable trades or sea breeze. Best direction is S to W. Best from April to June and August to October, July is usually less windy.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Shallow in a big part of the bay, very flat from S to W winds. Bottom is sandy with some seaweed further out and some spread out big rocks in the water on the north and east side of the bay. The spot is not very big but 15 riders are easily accommodated. The peninsula is not higher than maybe 2m which creates perfect offshore conditions with flat water.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
Gotland is off the shore from the Swedish East coast. To Gotland by ferry or air, arrive in Visby. Drive 30km south along the coast, a few kilometers before Klintehamn and maybe 1-1.5km south of the Kovik sign, turn right on a small unmarked road between a yellow house and a barn. After a few hundred meters there's a gate, make sure to close it after you, the land owner keeps cows on the entire peninsula! Drive maybe 500m further and park at the trees just before the dirt road ends.
Location
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