Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Norway |
Next Big City |
Stavanger, Sola |
Next Town |
Stavanger |
Type: |
Lake |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Food |
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Water
Type: |
Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Ships |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Virtually enclosed body of water, flat water and small tidal movement. No waves.
Beach
Type: |
Grass, Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Other |
Beach Users: |
None |
This is a Fjord situated in both residential and agricultural land. There are a number of small man made beaches to launch from. If the wind is light be careful as it may not be possible to land on a beach and you may need to ditch your kite in the water. Lots of man made hazards such as moored boats, jetties and houses. Would not go there if you are a kitesurf beginner.
Weather
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Spring:
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No information |
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Summer:
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No information |
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Fall:
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No information |
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Winter:
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No Information |
Northern European climate. Some cold days in winter it will get a thin coating of ice! Wind all year round but not consistent day to day. Water warms up more than the sea in summer but gets colder in winter.
Wind
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
No information |
Main Direction: |
N, S, SSW, SW, NNW |
Wind usually from North or South with some Westerly in it. Very rarely from the East. Easterly winds are very gusty and not recommended.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
Hafrsfjord is the closest kitesurf spot to Stavanger and is situated between the city and airport.
Extra information
Rules |
Zones |
Airport at Southern end with planes landing, keep well clear. Use a kite leash or you may do some severe property damage. Helmet is recommended due to the lack of safe launch spots.
Nightlife
Go to Stavanger.