South Coast, Finland
Hanko Naval Base was a short-lived Soviet naval base on the southern coast of Finland, operational for less than two years in the early 1940s. The base was located in the town of Hanko on the Hanko Peninsula, which is located 100 kilometers (62 mi) from Helsinki, the Finnish capital.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Hanko Silversand.
Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Hanko Silversand — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
Wind direction is critical at Hanko Silversand — the right angle makes the difference between a great session and an unsafe one. Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
Kite size at Hanko Silversand depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.
Safety at Hanko Silversand depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
See if Hanko Silversand is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
Free · launching on iOS & Android
You've already got wind data — the hard part is knowing what it means for you. Most kiters end up checking two, three, four apps and still asking: can I actually go? Breeza was built by a kiter who had the same problem. Feed it your gear, weight and level and it tells you if Hanko Silversand is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.
Join the waitlist App coming soon — be first to know when Hanko Silversand is live.