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Samsö Kanhave-Kanal kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Denmark
Overview
Samsø Kanhave-Kanal is the optimal launch point in Sælvig Bugt bay on the west coast of Samsø. Waist-deep water for about 100 m with sandy bottom. Stable westerly wind along the bay. Parking and dry toilet at the Kanhave Canal. One of the best progression spots on Samsø.
Spot forecast for Samsö Kanhave-Kanal
Sunrise 07:59 · Sunset 18:05
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Samsö Kanhave-Kanal: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
387h
in June · 25 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are June, August and July, at 23 rideable days and 20 °C. The low point is February, at 12.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 49% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at 3 °C. The wettest month is July, with 88 mm.
Monthly averages: Samsö Kanhave-Kanal
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.5 | 163 h | 3 °C | 71 mm |
| February | 12.5 | 120 h | 4 °C | 58 mm |
| March | 14.0 | 156 h | 8 °C | 24 mm |
| April | 16.0 | 152 h | 11 °C | 66 mm |
| May | 15.5 | 178 h | 16 °C | 45 mm |
| June | 25.0 | 387 h | 19 °C | 61 mm |
| July | 21.5 | 291 h | 21 °C | 88 mm |
| August | 23.0 | 276 h | 21 °C | 30 mm |
| September | 14.5 | 161 h | 18 °C | 79 mm |
| October | 17.5 | 174 h | 13 °C | 69 mm |
| November | 18.5 | 149 h | 8 °C | 37 mm |
| December | 20.0 | 150 h | 6 °C | 44 mm |
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Technical details of Samsö Kanhave-Kanal spot
The spot works with winds from SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
On the water
Flat to semi-choppy water. Waist-deep water for about 100 m from shore. Sandy bottom with good visibility. No significant tidal influence. Stable, consistent wind along the bay.
Hazards
Shallow water — avoid big jumps to prevent injury on landing. Samsø Bus on Havvejen for car-free access. No major hazards reported — sandy bottom without rocks.
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