When is the best time to kite at Bjoerkoe / Bylehamn, Sweden?

The best months at Bjoerkoe / Bylehamn, Sweden are Jan, Dec, Apr, Nov, Feb.

What level is Bjoerkoe / Bylehamn, Sweden suitable for?

Bjoerkoe / Bylehamn, Sweden is rated Intermediate for kiters.

What is the water like at Bjoerkoe / Bylehamn, Sweden?

Bjoerkoe / Bylehamn, Sweden has Ocean, Choppy conditions.

Kite spot

Bjoerkoe / Bylehamn, Sweden

Name: Bjoerkoe / Bylehamn, Sweden
Address: Aland, Finland

Aland, Finland

Intermediate Ocean Choppy Ocean

About Bjoerkoe / Bylehamn, Sweden

Winter archipelago kitesurfing with choppy, variable Nordic wind. 111 windy days yearly. Remote, cold, demands respect.

Avg wind

11.1 kts

Peak season

11.1 kts

Windy days/yr

111.5

Peak hours

08:00–11:00

Monthly wind profile

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Bars = average wind speed in knots. Solid = best months.

Best months

JanDecAprNovFeb

Wind directions

NWSWSSWNNW

Amenities

Small local village services in Bylehamn for basic suppliesLimited commercial kitesurfing facilities; plan ahead for equipment needsSeasonal accommodation options typical of Åland island communities

Hazards

Choppy ocean conditions with unpredictable wave patterns requiring solid intermediate skillsCold water and harsh Nordic weather, especially during winter peak seasonShallow areas and rocky outcrops common in Åland archipelago watersVariable wind directions (N, WSW, S, SW) can create turbulent conditions near islands

Launch notes

Launch from the beach into choppy ocean conditions; check wind direction as N and WSW winds are most consistent. Expect variable conditions due to surrounding islands and archipelago geography.

Gear & clothing

Gear · Bring 14-17m kites to handle the moderate 11.1kt average winds and choppy water; twin-tip or directional boards work well for the variable chop and intermediate difficulty.

Clothing · 5-6mm winter wetsuit year-round with hood and boots; water temperatures stay cold even in summer. November-February requires heavy insulation; even April/May demand warm protection.

Crowd & etiquette

This is a quiet, uncrowded Nordic spot; respect local fishing activities and be mindful of small boat traffic in the archipelago. Always inform locals of your session plans.

Additional notes

Best wind window occurs Nov-Feb and Dec-Jan; plan trips around the 111.5 windy days/year average. Access may be weather-dependent in winter; verify road and water conditions before traveling to this remote Åland location.

Features

Intermediate Spot

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