Overview

Stråvalla is a kitesurfing spot located on the west coast of Sweden in Halland County, north of Varberg. The spot faces the Kattegat with a west exposure. The body of water is open to the prevailing southwest to west winds. The coast here offers conditions typical of the Halland coast. The spot is suitable for intermediate riders. Stråvalla is a local spot that offers good conditions when west winds blow. The proximity to Varberg and its many spots makes it an additional option for riders in the region.

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Spot forecast for Stråvalla

Sunrise 07:56 · Sunset 17:56

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

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Stråvalla: when to go?

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Season · peak

385h

in June · 28.5 rideable days

The season runs from May to August, peaking in June: 25 rideable days a month and 385 hours of usable wind, at 21 °C. The low point is February, at 13.5 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 62%13-20 knots · 35%21-30 knots · 3%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 62% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 2 °C. The wettest month is September, with 113 mm.

Monthly averages: Stråvalla

Monthly averages — Stråvalla — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	19.0	144 h	2 °C	89 mm
February	13.5	106 h	4 °C	78 mm
March	15.5	149 h	8 °C	39 mm
April	17.5	151 h	13 °C	61 mm
May	19.5	182 h	19 °C	52 mm
June	28.5	385 h	19 °C	79 mm
July	23.5	289 h	23 °C	107 mm
August	27.5	283 h	21 °C	68 mm
September	13.5	153 h	19 °C	113 mm
October	19.0	164 h	13 °C	70 mm
November	15.0	125 h	7 °C	63 mm
December	17.5	139 h	5 °C	69 mm

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Technical details of Stråvalla spot

The spot works with winds from SSW, SW, WSW, W.

Depending on conditions: SSE, S, WNW, NW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

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

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