Tylösand (Halmstad)
Tylösand beach · Tylö
56°38.8'N 12°41.3'E
Depth
2–5m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
65m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
65m
65m radius for 2–4m on sand. Good fair-weather anchorage with clean sandy bottom. Always monitor weather — the Kattegat W-SW swell arrives at Tylösand with no offshore island protection. Move to Halmstad harbour (4nm) at first sign of deterioration. The sandy bottom gives better holding than gravel but an anchor buoy/trip line is useful for retrieval.
About This Anchorage
Tylösand is Halmstad's famous beach — a beautiful sweep of white sand backed by pine forest and dunes, with the landmark Hotel Tylösand (known for its art collection and spa) on the headland above. Swedish pop legend ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus has a long association with this area. The beach is one of the best on the Halland coast — wide, clean, and with clear water. For sailors, it is a popular summer day-stop on the approach to or departure from Halmstad, with enough depth to anchor comfortably in 2–4m. The area has a resort atmosphere in July–August. The rocky headland at the south end provides limited wind shadow in SW winds but not swell protection.
Protected From
NE · E · SE
Exposed To
W · NW · SW
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free (Allemansrätten)
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Keep well clear of designated swimming areas — beach is heavily used in summer. Day-stop only in westerly conditions.
Hazards
- !Exposed to Kattegat W-SW swell — fair-weather stops only
- !Busy beach with swimmers and paddle craft in summer — maintain watch
- !Rock outcrops at headland south end — approach from W/NW
Skipper's Tips
- →Beautiful sunset anchorage in settled E-NE conditions — dining at the Hotel Tylösand ashore
- →Good dinghy landing on the sandy beach — clean and pleasant
- →Move to Halmstad harbour (4nm NE) at any sign of W swell building
- →Combined day-sail from Halmstad: anchor at Tylösand for lunch, return to harbour for night
Facilities
Hotel Tylösand restaurant (upmarket), beach cafes in summer season
Nearest provisions: Halmstad town (4nm)
Best Months & Season
June, July, August
June–August. One of Sweden's best sandy beach day-anchorages in high summer — but conditions can change rapidly. The Hotel Tylösand makes this a destination stop for a special meal ashore combined with a summer anchorage.
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