Båstad has no other spot on this map within 40 km of it. straight-line distance
When it fills in
No onset time is published for this spot.
The wind
Direction
Kite sizes
metres · typical quiver highlighted
Character
mixed
Typical strength
15-30 knots is the general in-season Swedish range, not a measurement at Malen.
Also on record
4
The quiver, in words
For a 75-85 kg rider, following the sizing tables the Swedish schools and shops use: 12 m covers roughly 12-21 kt and is the ordinary Malen kite, 9 m from about 20 kt, 7 m when it is blowing 25-30. Indicative rather than a local size log.
Direction to shore
The meeting beach is chosen so the wind comes onshore or side-onshore; at Malen the best local direction is NW/NNW.
Dominant direction
SW to W along the west coast in general. Malen itself is a NW to NNW beach.
Forecast
Month by month
- Jan78
- Feb78
- Mar65
- Apr57
- May, riders' month51
- Jun, riders' month49
- Jul, riders' month61
- Aug, riders' month34
- Sep, riders' month50
- Oct70
- Nov62
- Dec68
per cent of the month at force 4 or more
Ringed months are the ones riders and schools name: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
- 16Jan3°
- 15Feb2°
- 12Mar4°
- 12Apr7°
- 11May14°
- 11Jun19°
- 12Jul19°
- 10Aug19°
- 11Sep18°
- 14Oct13°
- 13Nov8°
- 14Dec4°
avg knots per month · water °C below · season highlighted
| Month | Force 4+ | Knots | From | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78% | 15.6 kt | WSW | 1.5°C | 2.5°C |
| Feb | 78% | 15 kt | W | 2.6°C | 2.4°C |
| Mar | 65% | 12.1 kt | ESE | 3.3°C | 3.8°C |
| Apr | 57% | 12.2 kt | ENE | 6.4°C | 7.4°C |
| May | 51% | 11.4 kt | ESE | 12.6°C | 13.7°C |
| Jun | 49% | 10.8 kt | W | 15.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Jul | 61% | 12.1 kt | W | 16.3°C | 19.2°C |
| Aug | 34% | 10.3 kt | WSW | 17.1°C | 19.2°C |
| Sep | 50% | 11.1 kt | ESE | 14.6°C | 18.3°C |
| Oct | 70% | 13.9 kt | SW | 10.3°C | 12.5°C |
| Nov | 62% | 12.6 kt | ESE | 5.1°C | 8°C |
| Dec | 68% | 13.5 kt | SSW | 1.8°C | 4.1°C |
modelled
A weather model's cell over this place, not a station on it. Good for comparing places, weaker for one beach.
Modelled from weather reanalysis on a 10–25 km grid (2022-2024), not a ground station: reliable for trade and synoptic winds, understates thermal sea breezes and valley winds. The typical daily max and the direction are columns of the table above, month by month. Highlighted months are the riding season from the spot record.
ERA5 reanalysis grid point (modelled) · Open-Meteo historical weather API — ECMWF ERA5/ERA5-Land reanalysis, not a ground station · 2022-2024
The water
Type
mixed
Standing depth
Långgrunt, in the local phrase: very shallow over sand a long way out, so you can wade well clear of the beach before it takes you off your feet. No measured distance or depth is published, and the shallow water is choppy rather than flat.
Tides
No real tidal planning. Astronomical tides in the Kattegat and Baltic system are tiny next to ocean coasts.
Temperature
18.7°C summer · 2.8°C winter
Wetsuit
Summer shorty or 3/2 on warm days; gloves, boots and a thick winter suit or drysuit outside the warm season.
Your level
The scene
What riders come here for
Launch and rules
three ways on to the water, and what each one asks of you
With a school or a boat
4 schools name this spot
On your own
Room to launch: Rated friendly for launching, and it is still a public bathing beach: summer users and the jetties squeeze the room you get.
Somewhere else
No neighbour on record
No other spot in the atlas sits within reach of this one.
Rescue
Launch
At Malen you launch off the sand, using the upper beach. The strip is narrow, 15-25 m, with grass and shrub vegetation above it and several jetties along it.
Space
Rated friendly for launching, and it is still a public bathing beach: summer users and the jetties squeeze the room you get.
Rules & access
Access rules drift faster than anything else we hold — check locally, and propose an edit if this has changed.
Rider tips
- Call the school for the meeting beach before you drive; the choice moves with the wind direction.
- At Malen, give the bathing jetties and the swimmers a wide margin all summer.
- In NW or NNW wind expect waves at Malen rather than flat water.
- Rig on the upper beach and count on 15-25 m between the vegetation and the water.
Getting there
Airport
Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport is the nearest regional airport; Copenhagen Airport is a practical international option by train.
Route
Båstad is on the west-coast rail line and the E6. The local kite schools drive between Båstad, Mellbystrand, Lagans mynning, Halmstad or Falkenberg with the wind.
Transfer
30 min
Cost level
medium
Staying
A summer-resort town with hotels, beach accommodation and holiday rentals. July is tight.
No-wind days
Tennis/resort town activities, SUP, beaches, Bjäre peninsula hiking and cycling.
Photos
FAQ
When is the best time to kite at Båstad?
The main season runs May to September, with schools choosing among several beaches depending on wind direction.
Is Båstad suitable for beginners?
Yes, local schools teach beginners around Båstad and Mellbystrand, and one listing rates Malen suitable for both beginners and experienced riders.
What is the wind like?
Wind is direction-dependent; Malen works especially well in northwest to north-northwest wind, which brings waves rather than flat water.
Are there rules to know about?
Båstad municipality's bathing-place rules restrict dogs on beaches from 1 May to 15 September between 08:00 and 18:00; no kite-specific rule was found for Malen.
Last updated: August 2026