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Spot de Bilstranden Mellbystrand

Bilstranden Mellbystrand kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Sweden · Hallands län

56.50 | 12.94

Overview

Bilstranden at Mellbystrand is a unique kitesurfing spot in Sweden, located in the south of Halland County. This beach is one of the few in Sweden where you can drive your car directly onto the sand, hence its name "Bilstranden" (the car beach). This feature makes it an extremely convenient spot for kitesurfing as you can park as close to the water as possible with all your gear. The spot faces the Kattegat in Laholm Bay, offering an ideal westward exposure for the prevailing southwest to west winds. The beach is huge, stretching several kilometers long, which guarantees more than enough space for all riders. The waters are relatively shallow in the bay, creating favorable conditions for beginners and intermediates. Mellbystrand is one of the most popular spots on the Swedish west coast. The kitesurfing community is very active here, and the spot attracts riders from all over southern Sweden. The best conditions are found in spring and autumn, when thermal winds and low-pressure systems combine to deliver memorable sessions. Easy access, vast beach space, and conditions suited to all levels make Bilstranden Mellbystrand an essential kitesurfing spot in Sweden.
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Bilstranden Mellbystrand: when to go?

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are May, June and July, at 28 rideable days and 19 °C. The low point is December, at 19 days.

Rideable days per month

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Wind strength when it is rideable

16-22 knots · 58% 22-30 knots · 37% 30-40 knots · 5% 40+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 16 and 22 knots — 58% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 3 °C. The wettest month is July, with 60 mm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.

Monthly averages — Bilstranden Mellbystrand — averaged over 3 years of records
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 22.7 161 h 3 °C 22 mm
February 24.3 207 h 4 °C 33 mm
March 22.3 228 h 7 °C 27 mm
April 26.3 271 h 11 °C 28 mm
May 28.7 343 h 17 °C 20 mm
June 27.0 326 h 20 °C 38 mm
July 27.0 377 h 21 °C 60 mm
August 23.7 267 h 21 °C 44 mm
September 24.3 238 h 19 °C 34 mm
October 26.3 231 h 13 °C 28 mm
November 19.3 150 h 7 °C 16 mm
December 19.0 130 h 3 °C 24 mm
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Technical details of Bilstranden Mellbystrand spot

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Spot opening date

Open all year round

Required level

Beginner

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