Overview

Örsten is a kitesurfing spot located in Västerbotten County, on the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia. This spot offers exposure to east and southeast winds, the most favorable directions for riding on this east-facing coast. The body of water is open to the Gulf of Bothnia, offering significant fetch. Conditions can be demanding in strong winds. The spot is suited for intermediate to advanced riders. The natural setting of northern Sweden is remarkable.

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Spot forecast for Örsten

Sunrise 07:44 · Sunset 17:07

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

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Örsten: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

137h

in June · 18.5 rideable days

The season runs from April to August, peaking in June: 16 rideable days a month and 137 hours of usable wind, at 16 °C. The low point is November, at 4.5 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 77%13-20 knots · 21%21-30 knots · 2%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 77% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -4 °C. The wettest month is October, with 131 mm.

Monthly averages: Örsten

Monthly averages — Örsten — 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	62 h	-4 °C	81 mm
February	7.5	55 h	-1 °C	54 mm
March	7.5	56 h	3 °C	33 mm
April	13.0	142 h	6 °C	33 mm
May	14.0	134 h	13 °C	28 mm
June	18.5	137 h	18 °C	76 mm
July	17.0	169 h	22 °C	101 mm
August	16.0	130 h	19 °C	77 mm
September	11.0	100 h	15 °C	84 mm
October	9.0	78 h	9 °C	131 mm
November	4.5	27 h	2 °C	57 mm
December	7.0	33 h	0 °C	112 mm

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Technical details of Örsten spot

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

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

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

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

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