Kitesurfing Stavasanden
Rogaland, Norway
Wind & Conditions
OSM sport=kitesurfing candidate (way/975991567). Un-arced seed (no orientation yet); the geometry loop arcs this later.
About Stavasanden
Åkrasanden, locally also known as Sandane, is a beach area located in the town of Åkrehamn on the island of Karmøy in Karmøy Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is the largest continuous stretch of beach in the whole municipality. Åkrasanden has repeatedly been ranked among Norway's finest beaches, including by the newspaper Dagbladet and the website Klikk.no.
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Best Season
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Stavasanden.
World Ranking
RegionalNot globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
Facilities & Services
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn
- Stavasanden Kite school
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
When is the best time to kitesurf at Stavasanden?
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Stavasanden — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Is Stavasanden 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 Stavasanden?
OSM sport=kitesurfing candidate (way/975991567). Un-arced seed (no orientatio... 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 Stavasanden?
Kite size at Stavasanden 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 Stavasanden?
Safety at Stavasanden 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 Stavasanden 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 Stavasanden is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.
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