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Ballen Havn-Samsø kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Denmark

Spot currently openBeginner levelAltitude 4 m 55.81 | 10.64

Overview

Ballen Havn is a spot on the east coast of Samsø, the eastern counterpart to Kanhave-Kanal. Works in NE to SE winds — the perfect complement when easterly winds dominate. Shallow water with sandy bottom on both sides of the harbour. Samsø's largest marina with shops and restaurants.

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Sunrise 07:58 · Sunset 18:05

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

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Ballen Havn-Samsø: 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

195h

in May · 18 rideable days

The season runs from March to May, peaking in May: 15 rideable days a month and 195 hours of usable wind, at 12 °C. The low point is November, at 5 days.

Rideable days per month

0 5 10 15 20 January: 6 rideable days J February: 9 rideable days F March: 14 rideable days M April: 14 rideable days A May: 18 rideable days18 d M June: 7 rideable days J July: 8.5 rideable days J August: 8 rideable days A September: 15.5 rideable days S October: 7 rideable days O November: 5 rideable days5 d N December: 6.5 rideable days D 0 5 10 15 20 January: 6 rideable days J February: 9 rideable days F March: 14 rideable days M April: 14 rideable days A May: 18 rideable days18 d M June: 7 rideable days J July: 8.5 rideable days J August: 8 rideable days A September: 15.5 rideable days S October: 7 rideable days O November: 5 rideable days5 d N December: 6.5 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 54%13-20 knots · 40%21-30 knots · 5%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 54% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 3 °C. The wettest month is September, with 73 mm.

Monthly averages: Ballen Havn-Samsø
Monthly averages — Ballen Havn-Samsø — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 6.0 44 h 3 °C 72 mm
February 9.0 78 h 4 °C 58 mm
March 14.0 140 h 8 °C 26 mm
April 14.0 139 h 12 °C 68 mm
May 18.0 195 h 16 °C 47 mm
June 7.0 59 h 20 °C 67 mm
July 8.5 87 h 22 °C 72 mm
August 8.0 58 h 22 °C 28 mm
September 15.5 152 h 18 °C 73 mm
October 7.0 59 h 13 °C 70 mm
November 5.0 37 h 8 °C 42 mm
December 6.5 48 h 6 °C 42 mm

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Technical details of Ballen Havn-Samsø spot

N: Not rideable NNE: Rideable NE: Rideable ENE: Rideable E: Rideable ESE: Rideable SE: Rideable SSE: Not rideable S: Not rideable 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 NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE.

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On the water

Shallow water with fine sandy bottom — standing depth for a good distance. Fine sand beaches on both sides of the harbour. Water level variation of about 30 cm. No significant current in the main riding area.

Hazards

Heavily trafficked harbour in summer — watch for boat traffic in the harbour channel. Many swimmers during high season — keep distance. Ride on the north side of the harbour in NE to E winds. No kite equipment rental at Ballen (SUP only).

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