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Apelviken — Sweden
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Apelviken

Varberg, Halland · 🇸🇪 Sweden

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Sweden's windsurfing capital — a wide, wind-swept Kattegat bay south of Varberg where boards outnumber bathers.

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Sea temperature
~17°C in the warm season
Water
Cool, shallow, wind-brushed Kattegat
Sand
A wide, flat sand-and-shingle beach that empties at low water
Swimming
Shallow and bracing; better known for board sports than bathing
Surf
Sweden's premier windsurfing and kitesurfing bay, with steady Kattegat wind
Best time to visit
Jun-Aug
Setting
A broad, exposed bay just south of Varberg, Sweden's wind- and wave-sports capital
Beach type
Surf coast
Region
Europe

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Apelviken: frequently asked questions

Where is Apelviken?

Apelviken is at Varberg, on the coast of Sweden.

What is the sea temperature at Apelviken?

In the warm season the sea at Apelviken reaches about 17°C. Cool, shallow, wind-brushed Kattegat.

When is the best time to visit Apelviken?

The best time to visit Apelviken is Jun-Aug. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Apelviken have?

Apelviken has a wide, flat sand-and-shingle beach that empties at low water.

Is Apelviken good for swimming?

Shallow and bracing; better known for board sports than bathing.

Can you surf at Apelviken?

Sweden's premier windsurfing and kitesurfing bay, with steady Kattegat wind.

Photo: Wolfgangus Mozart (CC BY 3.0) · source