Overview

Håbybukten is a kitesurfing spot located on the west coast of Sweden, in Bohuslän. This bay offers a partially sheltered body of water with exposure to south-west to west winds. The bay configuration limits chop while allowing good wind flow. The spot is suitable for intermediate riders. The natural setting of Bohuslän is remarkable with its granite cliffs and coves. Access is easy from the coastal road.

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Spot forecast for Håbybukten

Sunrise 08:02 · Sunset 17:57

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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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Håbybukten: when to go?

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Season · peak

451h

in June · 29.5 rideable days

The season runs from June to August, peaking in June: 28 rideable days a month and 451 hours of usable wind, at 20 °C. The low point is February, at 15 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 42%13-20 knots · 41%21-30 knots · 16%31+ knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 42% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 2 °C. The wettest month is January, with 110 mm.

Monthly averages: Håbybukten

Monthly averages — Håbybukten — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	16.5	130 h	2 °C	110 mm
February	15.0	138 h	3 °C	91 mm
March	15.5	160 h	6 °C	37 mm
April	15.5	164 h	11 °C	55 mm
May	16.5	207 h	18 °C	39 mm
June	29.5	451 h	18 °C	70 mm
July	24.0	312 h	22 °C	89 mm
August	29.0	351 h	20 °C	93 mm
September	17.0	178 h	18 °C	79 mm
October	19.5	191 h	12 °C	75 mm
November	18.0	151 h	7 °C	77 mm
December	19.0	152 h	6 °C	91 mm

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Technical details of Håbybukten spot

The spot works with winds from SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW.

Depending on conditions: SSE, S, 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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