Guide to kitesurfing in Denmark

Guide to kitesurfing in Denmark

Spots
55
Best season
All year
Wind in season
15 to 17 kts
Kiteable days
50 %

Overview

Denmark is one of the windiest countries in Europe. The west coast of Jutland, facing the North Sea, takes the westerly wind head-on. Just behind the dunes, the fjords offer flat, shallow water.

That mix of waves and calm water a few minutes apart is what makes the country interesting, for beginners and wave riders alike.

When to go

The wind blows almost all year, driven by passing lows.

  • Winter: the windiest period, with gales and big waves on the west coast. You ride in a thick wetsuit, boots and gloves.
  • Spring and autumn: the wind stays strong and temperatures are bearable. These are the months regulars prefer.
  • Summer, June to August: the mildest period, the one for beginners, busiest in July and August. Schools are open from April to October.

Best period : all year

In November: 55% kiteable days

Kiteable days
61%
65%
50%
47%
45%
36%
52%
35%
41%
58%
55%
54%
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average windkts · gusts
1322
1323
1120
1120
1019
1018
1121
1018
1019
1221
1220
1220
When it blowskts
16
17
15
16
15
15
15
15
15
16
16
16
Air °C
3°
4°
4°
7°
11°
16°
17°
17°
15°
11°
7°
4°
Raindays
14
15
11
10
10
10
16
13
11
16
14
16
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Historical monthly averages, not a forecast.

Where to kite in Denmark

Hvide Sande sits on a strip of land between the North Sea and Ringkøbing Fjord. On the fjord side the water is flat and shallow, with plenty of room to learn. On the sea side, the south pier is a wave spot. Bork Havn, at the southern end of the fjord, is another flat-water spot.

Klitmøller, nicknamed "Cold Hawaii", is the country's best-known wave spot, rather for experienced riders. Hanstholm and Vorupør are close by. Krik, inland, has flat water. Further south, Thyborøn mixes waves and flat water, with fewer people.

In the south, the island of Rømø, in the Wadden Sea, is known for its very wide beaches.

Kitesurfing destinations: Denmark

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Practical info

Cold water. Bring a full wetsuit all year, and winter gear in spring and autumn.

Where to stay. Hvide Sande and Klitmøller are the two most practical bases, with several spots nearby.

Sharing the water. On Ringkøbing Fjord there are many windsurfers. Keep your distance.

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