KiteGlobeHamresanden
Hamresanden is a kiteboarding spot near Kristiansand in Norway, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S wind.
| Country | Norway |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Kristiansand |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lake |
| Best wind direction | S |
| Coordinates | 58.1907, 8.0700 |
About Hamresanden
Mostly flat with the chop building up with the wind, as the beach is unprotected. No waves. Kiting is in front of the launching area, towards the bridge and the areas to the west of this line.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Hamresanden offers open ocean conditions with S wind, launching from ocean, lake.
How do I get to Hamresanden?
From Kristiansand drive towards the airport. You will see the beach on your right hand side after a 15 minutes drive. The launching area is the tip closest to the bridge. Drive into the camping area, around the water slide, and there will be a parking lot by the beach with a locked gate. Follow the trail after the gate for 5 minutes and you will be at the spot.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.