Lomsesanden 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
synoptic
Typical strength
Nothing is measured at the launch. The exposed lighthouse station a few kilometres west has averaged 14 kt with gusts near 20 kt across 2007-2026, which is the closest indication of what the beach sees; Atlantic fronts push it well past that.
Also on record
14
The quiver, in words
9-12 m covers the ordinary day for a 75-85 kg rider: 12 m around the 14 kt regional mean, 9 m once it settles into the high teens, 7-8 m when a front comes through. Indicative, derived from the nearby lighthouse statistics rather than from anything measured at this beach.
Direction to shore
Mostly onshore in the SW sector; the shore normal is about SW.
Dominant direction
The SSW/SW sector, backed by the Lista Fyr wind statistics.
Forecast
Month by month
- Jan84
- Feb81
- Mar80
- Apr, riders' month71
- May, riders' month75
- Jun, riders' month81
- Jul, riders' month73
- Aug, riders' month68
- Sep, riders' month69
- Oct, riders' month90
- Nov79
- Dec89
per cent of the month at force 4 or more
Ringed months are the ones riders and schools name: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
- 18Jan6°
- 18Feb6°
- 15Mar5°
- 14Apr6°
- 14May11°
- 14Jun15°
- 14Jul15°
- 13Aug17°
- 13Sep16°
- 17Oct14°
- 17Nov10°
- 17Dec8°
avg knots per month · water °C below · season highlighted
| Month | Force 4+ | Knots | From | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84% | 17.6 kt | W | 2.6°C | 5.8°C |
| Feb | 81% | 17.7 kt | WNW | 3.6°C | 5.8°C |
| Mar | 80% | 14.9 kt | E | 3.5°C | 4.6°C |
| Apr | 71% | 14.2 kt | E | 6°C | 6.1°C |
| May | 75% | 14.1 kt | WNW | 11°C | 10.5°C |
| Jun | 81% | 13.6 kt | WNW | 13.9°C | 14.5°C |
| Jul | 73% | 14.2 kt | WNW | 14.5°C | 15.4°C |
| Aug | 68% | 13.2 kt | WNW | 15.4°C | 16.6°C |
| Sep | 69% | 13.4 kt | NW | 13.9°C | 16.4°C |
| Oct | 90% | 17.3 kt | W | 9.8°C | 13.5°C |
| Nov | 79% | 16.7 kt | ENE | 5.8°C | 10.2°C |
| Dec | 89% | 16.7 kt | ENE | 2.7°C | 7.9°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
flat/chop
Standing depth
Shallow water is reported for Lomsesanden and the Lista beaches, but no measured standing-depth distance has been published.
Temperature
15°C summer · 1°C winter
Wetsuit
Cold-water wetsuit, always. A full summer suit is normal on Norway's south-west coast, and thicker neoprene outside summer.
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
No school names this spot
Nobody has been recorded teaching or running a boat here.
On your own
Room to launch: large
Somewhere else
No neighbour on record
No other spot in the atlas sits within reach of this one.
Rescue
Launch
A long sand beach beside Lomsesanden Camping, dunes behind, parking and facilities close by. Check the rigging zone and any signed kite sector on arrival, because the wider Lista coast holds protected bird areas.
Space
large
Rules & access
Access rules drift faster than anything else we hold — check locally, and propose an edit if this has changed.
Rider tips
- Check the beach signage and the current Lista protected-area maps before you rig.
- Use the Lista Fyr and regional forecasts, then ask local riders whether the SW sector is actually clean at this launch today.
- Bring a full wetsuit even in summer: the south-west coast stays cool.
- Keep clear of swimmers and campsite beach traffic in July and August.
- If the wind is wrong or the beach is full, compare Husebysanden, Havik and Kviljosanden/Nesheimsanden before you settle.
Getting there
Airport
Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS) is the nearest larger airport; Stavanger Airport (SVG) is another regional option for a longer south-west coast trip.
Route
Best reached by car, from Farsund or along the Lista coast. Lomsesanden Camping is directly on the beach, with parking, toilets and camping facilities.
Cost level
high
Staying
Beachside camping, motorhome, caravan and tent pitches, glamping tents and cabins at Lomsesanden; Farsund and the Lista and Lindesnes coast add hotels, cabins and guest harbours.
No-wind days
Coastal hiking, cycling, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, Lista lighthouse, Nordberg Fort, Loshavn, Farsund town, beach walks and the Lindesnes and Under area.
Photos
FAQ
Is Lomsesanden suitable for beginners?
Yes, regional sources describe Lista as having spots for both beginners and experienced kiters, with Lomsesanden's water rated shallow and flat.
What is the wind like at Lomsesanden?
The SW to SSW sector is dominant, with the nearby Lista Fyr station recording an annual average of about 14 knots from SSW.
When is the best time to kite Lomsesanden?
April through October is reported as the reliable kiting window at Lomsesanden.
Are there rules or restricted zones?
As of 2026, wind and water sports are prohibited in several named Lista bird-conservation areas, so riders should check current signage before rigging.
Last updated: August 2026