Breeza

Kitesurfing Flatset

Nordland, Norway

Wind & Conditions

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About Flatset

Hadseløya (Norwegian) or Ulbi (Northern Sami) is an island in Hadsel Municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is located in the Vesterålen region on the north side of the Hadselfjorden. The town of Stokmarknes is situated on the northern shore of the island and the village of Melbu is on the southern coast.

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Flatset.

World Ranking

Regional

Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.

Location

Flatset, Nordland, Norway, Norway

Lat: 68.5772, Lon: 14.78384

Facilities & Services

What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:

Kite school

Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn

  • Flatset Kite school

Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors

When is the best time to kitesurf at Flatset?

Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Flatset — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.

Is Flatset suitable for beginner kiters?

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.

What wind direction works at Flatset?

OSM sport=kitesurfing candidate (node/6374566380). Un-arced seed (no orientat... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.

What kite size do you need at Flatset?

Kite size at Flatset 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.

Is it safe to kitesurf at Flatset?

Safety at Flatset 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 Flatset 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 Flatset is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.

Join the waitlist App coming soon — be first to know when Flatset is live.

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