Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Sweden |
Next Big City |
Linkoeping, Norrkoeping |
Next Town |
Vaestervik, Loftahammar |
|
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Camping, School, Shower, Toilet, Food |
Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
No information |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
The water is shallow and flat in the bay and chop out on the open sea.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Rocks, Trees |
Beach Users: |
June, July, August |
There are approx. 250m sandy beach with plenty of room to safely launch and land a kite. A few smaller rocks on the right side of the bay, otherwise just sand.
Weather
Spring:
|
Normal |
Summer:
|
Shorty, Normal |
Fall:
|
Normal |
Winter:
|
Thick |
The east coast of Sweden always has the best weather in mid June to late August, there is no need for a full wetsuit. The water temp is between 18-22°C. The air temp can be between 15-35°C. The season can last until November or December and starts again in April.
Wind
Best Months: |
June, July, August |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Frontal |
Best Direction: |
S, SSW, SW, WSW, W |
Main Direction: |
No information |
During summer approximately 2-3 days with above 7m/s breeze. The wind is always stronger in the autumn and spring.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
From South: take road E22, approx. 30km north of Vaestervik, turn right to Loftahammar (road 213) and follow that road thru Loftahammar and you will get to Hallmare. From North (Norrkoeping): take road E22, and approx. 80km south of Norrkoeping turn left to Loftahammar (road 213) and follow that road thru Loftahammar you will get to Hallmare.
Extra information
Nightlife