Kitesurfing in Mandjala Beach
Kuressaare · Estonia
- Spot type Chop
- Rider level beginner
- Water Dark - Clear
- Beach Sand
- Crowd Some bystanders
- Tide effect None
Kitesurfing in Mandjala Beach: Conditions, Wind & Season
Mandjala, located on the island of Saaremaa, boasts a stunning 6 km long and wide sandy beach that offers excellent conditions for kitesurfing. Known for its natural beauty and diverse water conditions, this beach is a fantastic destination for kitesurfing enthusiasts.
The wide expanse of sandy shore and the occasional sandbanks create small flat-water areas, which are perfect for freestyle tricks and smooth rides. The beach benefits from steady winds that make kitesurfing enjoyable and reliable throughout much of the year. Whether you're catching the consistent breezes or taking advantage of the calm, flat-water zones created by the sandbanks, Mandjala offers an excellent environment for all types of kitesurfing activities.
Mandjala’s beach is particularly suited for freestyle kitesurfing. The small flat-water areas created by sandbanks offer an ideal setting for practicing and perfecting tricks. For those interested in wakeboarding, when the wind is lacking, the local surf club provides the necessary equipment and facilities, allowing visitors to enjoy a different kind of thrill on the water.
For further info you can read the related blogpost:
Saaremaa: go kiting in the amazing Estonian Island.
"If you happen to find yourself wandering around the Baltic Republics with your kitesurfing gear, this island is worth a visit."
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Mandjala Beach is best suited for
Spot profile
- Family spotEasy to visit with family and friends. Facilities are close by and non-kiters have plenty to do while you are on the water, so everyone enjoys the day, whether they kite or not.
- Local spotNot worth a long trip, but a great option if you live nearby and the wind is on. Ideal for a quick session after work or a spare afternoon, without planning a whole trip.
Equipment
In summer wet suit. During fall and especially spring dry suit is needed
Wind Conditions
Main wind directions
Windy days per month
Share of the days with more than 10 knots.
Wind speed range
11 - 22 knots
Wind strength on rideable days
- 7-11 kn61%
- 12-16 kn31%
- 17-22 kn7%
- 23-28 kn1%
- 29+ kn0%
Share of the daytime hours with 7+ knots.
Calculate your kite size
Estimate for a rider of your weight at Mandjala Beach: kite size = weight / wind speed x 2.2, adjusted for the kite shape and aspect ratio. Board, skills and gusts change the ideal size.
Month by month at Mandjala Beach
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | ||||||||||||
| Rideable daysdays | 26 | 21.5 | 25.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 24.5 | 24.5 | 26 | 23.5 | 27 | 22 | 24 |
| Usable windhours | 215 | 176 | 206 | 208 | 198 | 186 | 197 | 197 | 193 | 221 | 176 | 194 |
| Average gustsknots | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 18 |
| Temperature | ||||||||||||
| Air°C | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| Sea°C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| Weather and sea | ||||||||||||
| Sunshinehours / day | 1.9 | 3.6 | 7.3 | 10 | 12.8 | 14.1 | 13.5 | 11.3 | 9.8 | 5.4 | 2.6 | 1.4 |
| Rainmm | 77 | 41 | 25 | 33 | 40 | 62 | 85 | 98 | 61 | 79 | 68 | 68 |
| Rainy daysdays | 16 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7.5 | 10 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 15.5 |
| Wave heightm | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
Typical monthly averages over several years, based on weather data: local thermal winds are usually stronger than shown, and sea temperature and waves are a regional estimate. A rideable day has at least 3 hours of 7+ knots between 10:00 and 18:00, usable wind counts those hours, a rainy day has 1 mm or more.
Forecast on Windy.com
Kitesurfing Safety & Local Rules at Mandjala Beach
No particular dangers
How to reach Mandjala Beach
- Closest cityKuressaare
- How to get thereDrive 4-5km east from Kuressaare, you will find plenty of accesses to the beach
- AccessEasy access along with the coastal road at several points
No-Wind Days: What to Do Around Mandjala Beach
For restaurants and some night gathering the place to stay is Kuressaare
Read more in the related blogpost about Saaremaa.
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