Kitesurfing Remøyholmen

Wind & Conditions

OSM sport=kitesurfing candidate (node/7961015084). Un-arced seed (no orientation yet); the geometry loop arcs this later.

About Remøyholmen

Remøyholmen sits on Norway's Atlantic-facing west coast in Møre og Romsdal, a region carved up by fjords and island chains at roughly 62 degrees north. The name itself gives you the first clue: 'holmen' is Norwegian for a small island or coastal outcrop, and the setting is exactly that — a coastal spot exposed to open sea rather than sheltered fjord water. Getting here takes commitment. Møre og Romsdal is not a stop-off on the way to somewhere else; you plan a trip here specifically. The region is served by Ålesund Airport, and the road network threads through tunnels, bridges, and ferries connecting the outer islands. Parking is typically near the coastal approach, and you can expect the low-key infrastructure of a genuine working coast rather than a purpose-built kite beach. The water character reflects the latitude: cold, clear Norwegian Sea year-round. A thick wetsuit at minimum, and a drysuit in the colder months, is not optional — it's basic safety. Atlantic swell can roll in depending on conditions, so the surface can range from chop to genuinely lumpy when weather systems are moving through. This is not a warm-water holiday spot; it is a real coastal environment that asks something of you before it gives anything back. Wind on Norway's west coast tends to be plentiful — the westerlies crossing the Atlantic have nothing to slow them down before they hit this coastline. That said, the island and fjord topography of Møre og Romsdal creates local effects that can significantly alter the usable wind window. Conditions can shift faster than a forecast suggests, and the remoteness of the coastline means self-sufficiency matters. A kite school operates at Remøyholmen, which tells you something useful: schools do not set up where conditions do not work. Whether you arrive with your own gear or want local instruction, their knowledge of the spot is worth drawing on before your first session. This is a destination for kiters who value uncrowded, raw coastal riding over a groomed beach scene. Come prepared with cold-water gear, build in time to read the local conditions, and you will find a stretch of Norwegian coastline that rewards the effort of getting there.

Best Season

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World Ranking

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

Location

Remøyholmen, More og Romsdal, Norway, Norway

Lat: 62.36277, Lon: 5.67466