KiteGlobeGotland / Kovik
Gotland / Kovik is a kiteboarding spot near Visby, Gotland in Sweden, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S, SW wind.
| Country | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Visby, Gotland |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | S, SW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Coordinates | 57.4076, 18.1571 |
About Gotland / Kovik
Shallow in a big part of the bay, very flat from S to W winds. Bottom is sandy with some seaweed further out and some spread out big rocks in the water on the north side of the bay. The spot is not very big, more than 5-7 riders and some have to move further out so it doesn't get crowded.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Gotland / Kovik offers open ocean conditions with S, SW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Gotland / Kovik?
To Gotland by ferry or air, arrive in Visby. Drive 30km south along the coast, a few kilometers before Klintehamn turn right at the sign "Kovik". Park at the parking lot and walk the last 300m to the beach. Absolutely NO parking allowed down at the village, leave your vehicle in the designated parking lot.
Hazards at Gotland / Kovik
Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.