Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Norway |
Next Big City |
Bergen, Alesund |
Next Town |
Alesund, Roald |
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Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
No information |
Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
Rocks |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Beach
Type: |
Grass, Sand |
Size: |
Tidal |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
Long, but narrow beach. More space on low tide, otherwise the kite can be started from the water.
Weather
Spring:
|
Normal |
Summer:
|
Normal |
Fall:
|
Normal |
Winter:
|
Thick |
You need a wetsuit 5/3 from April to October.
Wind
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
NNE, NE, ENE |
Main Direction: |
No information |
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
Vigra has a small airport, so you can fly directly to the island. Or via 658 from Alesund. The beach is to the northeast of the airport.
Extra information
Don't kite too close to the runway on the south end of the beach.
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