The site has just been updated: reload the page to get everything working again.
Sommarøy kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Norway · Troms og Finnmark
Overview
Sommarøy is an exceptional kitesurfing spot located on the island of Sommarøy, approximately 36 km from Tromsø. It is one of the most photographed spots in Northern Norway, with its white sandy beaches and turquoise waters reminiscent of the Caribbean, but in an Arctic setting. Dominant winds come from the southwest and west. In summer, the midnight sun offers 24-hour sailing conditions. In winter, the northern lights illuminate the sky during sessions. The body of water is relatively sheltered between the islands. Thick wetsuit essential even in summer.
Spot forecast for Sommarøy
Sunrise 08:20 · Sunset 16:45
Forecasts provided by Open-Meteo
Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 1 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 1 m High tide · 1.7 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.8 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.9 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2 m
- Saturday 24 October Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 2 m Low tide · 0.6 m
Sommarøy: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
395h
in May · 27 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are August, October and September, at 28 rideable days and 13 °C. The low point is December, at 0 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 46% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 0 °C. The wettest month is November, with 196 mm.
Monthly averages: Sommarøy
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.5 | 77 h | 0 °C | 139 mm |
| February | 26.5 | 237 h | 1 °C | 90 mm |
| March | 24.0 | 255 h | 2 °C | 89 mm |
| April | 25.5 | 330 h | 4 °C | 77 mm |
| May | 27.0 | 395 h | 10 °C | 54 mm |
| June | 22.0 | 265 h | 14 °C | 42 mm |
| July | 20.5 | 212 h | 17 °C | 28 mm |
| August | 28.5 | 377 h | 18 °C | 113 mm |
| September | 27.5 | 345 h | 14 °C | 63 mm |
| October | 28.5 | 300 h | 7 °C | 125 mm |
| November | 22.0 | 130 h | 3 °C | 196 mm |
| December | 0.0 | 0 h | 0 °C | 139 mm |
Photo gallery of Sommarøy
Ridden here? One photo or video, and the spot comes alive for everyone discovering it.
Technical details of Sommarøy spot
The spot works with winds from S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW.
Depending on conditions: N, SE, SSE, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
Something out of date? Suggest an edit
Live
HEKKINGEN FYR7.3 kmsource metno
Readings reserved for Premium members
Readings from HEKKINGEN FYR weather station are reserved for Premium members.
- Real-time readings
- Last 48 hours history
- Custom alerts
- Extended weather forecasts
Already a Premium member? Log in
Additional stations
-
SESSØYA16.3 km
Readings reserved for Premium members
source metno
-
SENJA - BOTNHAMN15.5 km
Readings reserved for Premium members
source metno
All the details of your session on windtracker.app
Webcams near Sommarøy
Webcams provided by Windy.com
Nearby spots
All spots: Troms og FinnmarkComments 0
No comments yet.