Bäcknäset kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Sweden · Västerbottens län

Spot currently openIntermediate level 63.52 | 19.59

Overview

Bäcknäset is a kitesurfing spot located in Västerbotten, on the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia. This spot offers a coastal body of water with exposure to east and southeast winds. The Bäcknäset point extends into the gulf, offering good access to sea winds. The body of water is moderately sheltered. The spot is suitable for intermediate riders. The coastal environment of northern Sweden offers a preserved and peaceful natural setting.

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Sunrise 07:44 · Sunset 17:08

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Bäcknäset: when to go?

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Season · peak

165h

in June · 20.5 rideable days

The season runs from April to September, peaking in June: 17 rideable days a month and 165 hours of usable wind, at 16 °C. The low point is November, at 4.5 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 11 rideable days J February: 9.5 rideable days F March: 8 rideable days M April: 13 rideable days A May: 19.5 rideable days M June: 20.5 rideable days20.5 d J July: 16 rideable days J August: 16.5 rideable days A September: 13.5 rideable days S October: 10.5 rideable days O November: 4.5 rideable days4.5 d N December: 6.5 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 January: 11 rideable days J February: 9.5 rideable days F March: 8 rideable days M April: 13 rideable days A May: 19.5 rideable days M June: 20.5 rideable days20.5 d J July: 16 rideable days J August: 16.5 rideable days A September: 13.5 rideable days S October: 10.5 rideable days O November: 4.5 rideable days4.5 d N December: 6.5 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 83%13-20 knots · 16%21-30 knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 83% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -5 °C. The wettest month is July, with 151 mm.

Monthly averages: Bäcknäset
Monthly averages — Bäcknäset — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 11.0 61 h -5 °C 81 mm
February 9.5 64 h -1 °C 57 mm
March 8.0 56 h 3 °C 31 mm
April 13.0 127 h 6 °C 35 mm
May 19.5 171 h 13 °C 29 mm
June 20.5 165 h 18 °C 76 mm
July 16.0 161 h 23 °C 151 mm
August 16.5 133 h 20 °C 81 mm
September 13.5 112 h 15 °C 74 mm
October 10.5 84 h 9 °C 133 mm
November 4.5 28 h 2 °C 54 mm
December 6.5 31 h 0 °C 103 mm

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Technical details of Bäcknäset spot

N: Depending on conditions NNE: Depending on conditions NE: Depending on conditions ENE: Rideable E: Rideable ESE: Rideable SE: Rideable SSE: Depending on conditions S: Depending on conditions SSW: Not rideable SW: Not rideable WSW: Not rideable W: Not rideable WNW: Not rideable NW: Not rideable NNW: Not rideable N E S W

The spot works with winds from ENE, E, ESE, SE.

Depending on conditions: N, NNE, NE, SSE, S.

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Spot opening date · Required level
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Open all year round
Required level
Intermediate

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