Kråkudden (Stora Värtan, Täby)

Kråkudden (Stora Värtan, Täby) is a small sand beach on a point in the inner Stockholm archipelago, with generally clean brackish water. Conditions are described as flat to choppy, giving intermediate riders workable freestyle/freeride conditions when the wind comes from E, ESE, or SE. Kitesurfing wind at the spot is primarily tied to frontal wind patterns, with the best wind direction consistently given as easterly to southeasterly. Launch area is small and can feel technical because of trees around the launch and hazards close to shore—particularly rocks right at the tip of the point that may sit just under the surface. Seasonally, sources strongly emphasize that a wetsuit is always required. Cold-to-cool water temperatures dominate for much of the year; high summer may allow a shorty, but otherwise the commonly stated baseline is a 5 mm wetsuit with a drysuit setup in colder shoulder periods. Summer months can be busy, so riders should plan around packed beach conditions. Safety guidance for this specific launch focuses on crowd management (avoid crowded summer periods and watch other beach users), plus careful steering and entry/exit near the point tip due to shallow, near-surface stones. In summer, extra attention is also recommended to avoid kiting too close to swimming areas further down the coast and to be cautious of boats on the water.