Valdemars Slot kitesurf and wingfoil spot

Denmark

Spot currently openIntermediate levelAltitude 2 m 55.02 | 10.66

Overview

Valdemars Slot is a unique spot in front of Valdemar's Castle on Tåsinge island. This 17th century castle provides an exceptional historic setting for sailing. The spot faces east toward the strait between Tåsinge and Langeland.

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Spot forecast for Valdemars Slot

Sunrise 07:56 · Sunset 18:07

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

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Valdemars Slot: when to go?

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Season · peak

231h

in May · 19 rideable days

The season runs from March to May, peaking in May: 15 rideable days a month and 231 hours of usable wind, at 13 °C. The low point is November, at 3.5 days.

Rideable days per month

0 5 10 15 20 January: 4.5 rideable days J February: 9 rideable days F March: 13.5 rideable days M April: 12.5 rideable days A May: 19 rideable days19 d M June: 6.5 rideable days J July: 8 rideable days J August: 5.5 rideable days A September: 14 rideable days S October: 7 rideable days O November: 3.5 rideable days3.5 d N December: 6.5 rideable days D 0 5 10 15 20 January: 4.5 rideable days J February: 9 rideable days F March: 13.5 rideable days M April: 12.5 rideable days A May: 19 rideable days19 d M June: 6.5 rideable days J July: 8 rideable days J August: 5.5 rideable days A September: 14 rideable days S October: 7 rideable days O November: 3.5 rideable days3.5 d N December: 6.5 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 67%13-20 knots · 30%21-30 knots · 3%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 67% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 4 °C. The wettest month is July, with 129 mm.

Monthly averages: Valdemars Slot
Monthly averages — Valdemars Slot — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 4.5 37 h 4 °C 96 mm
February 9.0 88 h 5 °C 69 mm
March 13.5 139 h 9 °C 24 mm
April 12.5 106 h 13 °C 84 mm
May 19.0 231 h 18 °C 54 mm
June 6.5 65 h 20 °C 105 mm
July 8.0 70 h 22 °C 129 mm
August 5.5 51 h 22 °C 33 mm
September 14.0 157 h 19 °C 55 mm
October 7.0 55 h 13 °C 78 mm
November 3.5 28 h 8 °C 63 mm
December 6.5 50 h 6 °C 41 mm

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Technical details of Valdemars Slot spot

N: 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 N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE.

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Spot opening date · Required level
Spot opening date
Open all year round
Required level
Intermediate
On the water

Choppy water in the strait. Sandy and pebbly bottom. Current between the islands. Spectacular castle view while riding.

Hazards

Current in the strait. Rocks and stones near shore. Pleasure boat traffic. Respect the castle grounds.

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