Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Norway |
Next Big City |
Stavanger |
Next Town |
Ogna |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Camping, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Type: |
Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Exposed to southerly swells, can get every sea state from flat to big waves
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Rocks |
Beach Users: |
July, August |
Nice big sandy beach with rocks and small sandy bays at the southern end. Walk up the beach north a bit to keep away from the swimmers etc (only in the summer).
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Spring:
|
Normal |
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Summer:
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Shorty, Normal |
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Fall:
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Normal |
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Winter:
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Thick |
North European weather. You can kite all year but will need a full wetsuit.
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
S, SSW, SW |
Main Direction: |
N, S, SSW, SW |
Best in South or Southwesterly wind direction. Northerly can be a bit gusty.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Medium walk |
Drive south of Stavanger (approx. 40km) towards Egersund. Get to Ogna Camping, NW of Ogna, which is close to the main road. Park at Ogna Camping (10 Kronors to park) and walk over the dunes. Or get to the west end of the bay to Brusand.
Rules |
Fees |
No rules, but the beach can get busy at the southern end with swimmers (from the local camp site) in summer so stay clear to avoid upsetting people. Parking costs 10 Kronors.