Larkollen, Norway
Larkollen, Norway is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Larkollen, Norway is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Oslo you drive towards Moss, but take off to the West towards 'Larkollen', and later 'Larkollen Camping'. Not hard to find.
Nearest Airports
Distance
380km from spot
130km from spot
420km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Oslo you drive towards Moss, but take off to the West towards 'Larkollen', and later 'Larkollen Camping'. Not hard to find.
Nearest Airports
Distance
380km from spot
130km from spot
420km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Larkollen, Norway
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Season from April/May to October. Wetsuit needed, except perhaps some days in Juli/August. Surfing in the winter is possible if there is no ice, but cold of course.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
There is Frontal wind at Larkollen, Norway.
SW is the dominant direction in the summer time, and a good direction for the spot. The wind is often not strong in July and August apart from days now and then. Better sooner/later in the season.
Wind usually blows from SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Larkollen, Norway are April, May, June, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Season from April/May to October. Wetsuit needed, except perhaps some days in Juli/August. Surfing in the winter is possible if there is no ice, but cold of course.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
There is Frontal wind at Larkollen, Norway.
SW is the dominant direction in the summer time, and a good direction for the spot. The wind is often not strong in July and August apart from days now and then. Better sooner/later in the season.
Wind usually blows from SW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Larkollen, Norway are April, May, June, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Larkollen, Norway is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Mostly sand, some rocks to the west. Some shells. Can be rather crowded on good days. You can land your kite behind some trees.
Perfect flat water! Shallow areas. No longer considered a beginner spot due to extreme crowding, especially in summer - locals will ask beginners to find an alternate spot. Possibility for waves if you're willing to sail a moderate distance to the outside spots.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Larkollen, Norway is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Mostly sand, some rocks to the west. Some shells. Can be rather crowded on good days. You can land your kite behind some trees.
Perfect flat water! Shallow areas. No longer considered a beginner spot due to extreme crowding, especially in summer - locals will ask beginners to find an alternate spot. Possibility for waves if you're willing to sail a moderate distance to the outside spots.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Trees,Bystanders
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Trees,Bystanders
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Norway
Additional information
We don’t know if a parking is available at Larkollen, Norway.
There are Showers available on the spot.
There is Food available on the spot
Watch out for swimmers/children on the beach.
Webcams around Larkollen, Norway
Webcams around Larkollen, Norway
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Norway
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Wind stats in Norway...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
---|---|
Jan | 65 |
Feb | 58 |
Mar | 49 |
Apr | 44 |
May | 55 |
Jun | 49 |
Jul | 52 |
Aug | 49 |
Sep | 58 |
Oct | 63 |
Nov | 64 |
Dec | 62 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 1 kitesurf school and 59 kitesurf spots in Norway.
Best months: May June July August
Best months: May June July August
Accomodation around the spot
Larkollen, Norway

