🌍Finland·Europe

Storsand, Finland

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

NW–NNW

Best Season

Apr–Oct

Water

Shallow · Chop

About This Spot

Storsand, Finland is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Finland.

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

With NW–NNW winds, peaking from April to October, Storsand, Finland delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Good winds are during spring until June. There might be wind in July and August but the autumn is the best with winds from N, NW, NE.

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When to Go

In general the weather is quite cold here in Finland but there are a couple of weeks you might surf even without any wetsuit. You can start the season after the ice has gone, around beginning of May. Possible to surf until mid of October. Off-season only snowkiting possible.

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What to Expect

Good wave spot. The water is very shallow specially when the sea level is low. On the end of the right hand side (when facing to the sea) there are some rocks which you can see on the bottom of the wave.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

NW · NNW
Best wind direction

Good winds are during spring until June. There might be wind in July and August but the autumn is the best with winds from N, NW, NE.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

ShallowChopSmall wavesMedium waves

Good wave spot. The water is very shallow specially when the sea level is low. On the end of the right hand side (when facing to the sea) there are some rocks which you can see on the bottom of the wave.

Medium beachSand💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

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

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

Drive 55-60 km up north from Vaasa to Kokkola. Turn left to Munsala and you see Y crossing take left to Hirvlax. Drive approx 5 km, take the first turn right to Hirvlax. Then go directly pass the "downtown" of Hirlax, pass two small shops approx 5 km and you see a small sign Storsand and Klippan on your left side. Drive and enjoy the beautiful quiet nature of Finland.

Location

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Storsand, Finland

63.4851°N, 22.2940°E

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