KiteGlobeSvalbard / Vestpynten Lykt
📍 Longyearbyen, Norway · Kiteboarding spot
Svalbard / Vestpynten Lykt is a kiteboarding spot near Longyearbyen in Norway, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, W, NW wind, best ridden in August, September.
| Country | Norway |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Longyearbyen |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, W, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | August, September |
| Coordinates | 78.2512, 15.4221 |
About Svalbard / Vestpynten Lykt
Hazards: Polar bear.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Svalbard / Vestpynten Lykt?
The best time to kite Svalbard / Vestpynten Lykt is August, September, when the N, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Svalbard / Vestpynten Lykt offers open ocean conditions with N, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.