Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Finland |
Next Big City |
Helsinki |
Next Town |
Hanko |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
School, Toilet, Food |
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Water
Type: |
Chop, Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
No information |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Normal water with some waves. Waves with SE winds. Not a shallow spot. No tides. Sometimes seaweed.
Beach
Type: |
Grass, Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
No information |
Beach Users: |
No information |
Nice sandy `lagoon` like beach (about 1 km) with some grass. Trees are away from the water.
Weather
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Spring:
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Thick |
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Summer:
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Normal |
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Fall:
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Thick |
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Winter:
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Thick |
Normal Finnish weather with wetsuits and stuff. Season is from late April till early October. Wetsuits from June to August. Outside that we recommend steamer or drysuit.
Wind
Best Months: |
July |
Wind Type: |
No information |
Best Direction: |
SE |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Low pressure wind system. Mostly light winds in warm season (in July).
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
Drive to Hanko city and continue to the harbours (Ulkosatamat). Before the gates of the harbour turn to left and follow the sign `Tulliniemenranta`.
Extra information
Rules |
Zones |
Respect swimmers and windsurfers. Start from right side of the beach which has lots of space. Beach is used for teaching so contact local instructors.
Nightlife
Good night life in Hanko downtown (June to August) at the beautiful yacht harbor. Also a yacht club and a casino.