Windsurfing in Sweden
2 windsurfing spots in Sweden. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for windsurfing.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for windsurfing in Sweden: January, October. Then about 18 windy days a month and water around 8°C (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).
- Top picks: Marstrand & Malmö – Ribersborg.
- For beginners: Malmö – Ribersborg.
MarstrandVästra Götaland, Sweden · best January, October, DecemberIntermediate and up · ✈ GOT 48 km
Malmö – RibersborgSkåne, Sweden · best JanuaryBeginner-friendly · 3°C water in season, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ CPH 19 kmWindy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Month by month in Sweden
| Month | Windy days | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 19 | 3°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 3°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 2°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 4°C |
| MarchMar | 12 | 4°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 7°C |
| AprilApr | 10 | 7°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 11°C |
| MayMay | 10 | 12°C | 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 16°C |
| JuneJun | 10 | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 19°C |
| JulyJul | 12 | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 20°C |
| AugustAug | 10 | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 20°C |
| SeptemberSep | 13 | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 18°C |
| OctoberOct | 17 | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 13°C |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 8°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 8°C |
| DecemberDec | 16 | 5°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 5°C |
Averages of the 2 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for windsurfing in Sweden?
Best time for windsurfing in Sweden: January, October. Then about 18 windy days a month and water around 8°C (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).
What wetsuit do I need in Sweden?
It depends on the month: about 19°C water in July (3/2 wetsuit) and about 2°C in February (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).
Is Sweden good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Malmö – Ribersborg.
Which airport is closest?
Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), 48 km from Marstrand; Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH), 19 km from Malmö – Ribersborg.