Overview

Gottskär / Draget is a kitesurfing spot located in northern Halland County, on the west coast of Sweden. The spot is near the border with Västra Götaland, facing the Kattegat. The spot offers a body of water with southwest to west exposure. The area is known for its windy conditions and rocky coastline interspersed with beaches. The spot is suitable for intermediate and advanced riders. Gottskär is a small coastal village offering a quiet setting for sailing. The spot is a good option for kitesurfers from the Gothenburg area.

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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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Gottskär / Draget: when to go?

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Season · peak

389h

in June · 27 rideable days

The season runs from May to August, peaking in June: 24 rideable days a month and 389 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 · 64%13-20 knots · 34%21-30 knots · 2%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 64% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 2 °C. The wettest month is September, with 112 mm.

Monthly averages: Gottskär / Draget

Monthly averages — Gottskär / Draget — 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	145 h	2 °C	81 mm
February	13.5	118 h	4 °C	74 mm
March	15.0	152 h	8 °C	39 mm
April	17.5	158 h	13 °C	62 mm
May	20.0	192 h	19 °C	55 mm
June	27.0	389 h	19 °C	76 mm
July	22.0	286 h	23 °C	97 mm
August	27.0	288 h	21 °C	63 mm
September	13.5	160 h	19 °C	112 mm
October	20.0	182 h	13 °C	70 mm
November	15.5	135 h	7 °C	60 mm
December	17.5	141 h	5 °C	66 mm

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Technical details of Gottskär / Draget 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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