Apelviken, Sweden
Apelviken, Sweden is a Shallow, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Apelviken, Sweden is a Shallow, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the 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
Varberg is located along the E20 (E6) freeway. The beach is just south of it. Exit to Södra Näs.
Nearest Airports
Distance
85km from spot
565km from spot
215km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Varberg is located along the E20 (E6) freeway. The beach is just south of it. Exit to Södra Näs.
Nearest Airports
Distance
85km from spot
565km from spot
215km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Apelviken, Sweden
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer: air 20-30°C, water 15-23°C. Wetsuit always necessary, summer shorty. Season from May to October. Winter very cold.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Apelviken, Sweden.
In summer you can get a good sea breeze from NW. Best direction S to NW.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Apelviken, Sweden are August, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer: air 20-30°C, water 15-23°C. Wetsuit always necessary, summer shorty. Season from May to October. Winter very cold.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Apelviken, Sweden.
In summer you can get a good sea breeze from NW. Best direction S to NW.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Apelviken, Sweden are August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Apelviken, Sweden is a Shallow, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Long beach, easy launch and landing. Sand and big grass area to launch (watch out for the barbwire though).
Wave spot in W-NW direction. Many windsurfers during summer. Big shallow area.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Apelviken, Sweden is a Shallow, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Long beach, easy launch and landing. Sand and big grass area to launch (watch out for the barbwire though).
Wave spot in W-NW direction. Many windsurfers during summer. Big shallow area.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
Beach risk reported: Other .
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 .
Beach risk reported: Other .
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Apelviken, Sweden.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
Launch and enter the water at the assigned beach area (to the south in the bay) in the summer. There are metal signs which tells you the local rules.
Webcams around Apelviken, Sweden
Webcams around Apelviken, 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 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
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
Apelviken, Sweden
