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Vesterø Havn kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Denmark

Spot currently openBeginner level 57.28 | 10.91

Overview

Vesterø Havn on Læsø island is described by VisitDenmark as "a mecca for kitesurfers." The island hosts two nationally famous spots: Stokken (4 km southwest of the harbor) and Flaget (between the harbor and the Nordre Rønner reef). Danish kitesurfer Rasmus Frejlev set a height record of 21.9 meters here.

The island offers unique conditions: ultra-flat, ultra-shallow water and runs spanning several kilometers. The annual Kite Camp Læsø (week 39) attracts over 100 kitesurfers and sells out every year.

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Sunrise 08:01 · Sunset 18:01

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

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Vesterø Havn: 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

429h

in June · 28.5 rideable days

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are June, August and October, at 27 rideable days and 18 °C. The low point is April, at 17.5 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 22 rideable days J February: 18 rideable days F March: 20.5 rideable days M April: 17.5 rideable days17.5 d A May: 21 rideable days M June: 28.5 rideable days28.5 d J July: 22.5 rideable days J August: 27.5 rideable days A September: 20 rideable days S October: 25.5 rideable days O November: 22.5 rideable days N December: 23 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 January: 22 rideable days J February: 18 rideable days F March: 20.5 rideable days M April: 17.5 rideable days17.5 d A May: 21 rideable days M June: 28.5 rideable days28.5 d J July: 22.5 rideable days J August: 27.5 rideable days A September: 20 rideable days S October: 25.5 rideable days O November: 22.5 rideable days N December: 23 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 54%13-20 knots · 41%21-30 knots · 6%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 January, with 85 mm.

Monthly averages: Vesterø Havn
Monthly averages — Vesterø Havn — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 22.0 183 h 3 °C 85 mm
February 18.0 164 h 4 °C 73 mm
March 20.5 220 h 8 °C 37 mm
April 17.5 193 h 12 °C 52 mm
May 21.0 250 h 19 °C 55 mm
June 28.5 429 h 20 °C 71 mm
July 22.5 317 h 23 °C 68 mm
August 27.5 342 h 21 °C 52 mm
September 20.0 245 h 18 °C 64 mm
October 25.5 255 h 13 °C 71 mm
November 22.5 190 h 8 °C 41 mm
December 23.0 188 h 6 °C 60 mm

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Technical details of Vesterø Havn spot

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

The spot works with winds from ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW.

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Local association recommendations

Læsø Kite Klub (active on Facebook). Annual Kite Camp Læsø in week 39 (sells out).

Spot functioning

Vesterø Havn harbor is on the southwest coast of Læsø. Stokken works best in south to west winds. Flaget is more versatile. The island's small size allows quick spot changes depending on wind direction. Flat water conditions are present in virtually all conditions.

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

Open all year. Best wind in spring and autumn. The ferry runs year-round but with reduced schedule in winter. Kite Camp Læsø takes place annually in week 39 (late September).

Required level
Beginner
On the water

Ultra-flat and shallow water. Stokken: channel approximately 2 km long and 100-150 m wide, depth 0-150 cm, no rocks. Flaget: area between the harbor and the reef, depth 20-100 cm, very large flat water surface. Sandy bottom throughout. Incredibly long runs possible - several kilometers. Dream conditions for freestyle and foil.

Parking

Ferry from Frederikshavn to Vesterø Havn (approximately 90-minute crossing). Distances on the island are short - Stokken is 4 km from the harbor. Parking at the harbor and spot access points.

Wind specificities

Best winds: south to west. The island's small size allows finding an onshore spot for most directions. 3,358 kiteable hours/year. The island is well exposed in the Kattegat with no wind obstacles. Windiest months: June (540h), July (536h), May (514h).

Hazards

The Stokken channel is narrow in places (100-150 m) - good kite control is required. Otherwise very safe: no rocks, no currents, ultra-shallow. Cold water - wetsuit required. Remote island: bring spare equipment.

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