Denmark
57.62 | 10.27
Skiveren is a spot on the north coast of Jutland, between Hirtshals and Skagen. Sandy beach facing northwest/north, in a natural setting. The SW-NE oriented coastline faces the Skagerrak. SURF magazine recommends this spot in southwest wind, when conditions at Kjul or Tversted become too gusty. Limited shore break and moderate waves.
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
The season runs from April to August, peaking in June: 21 rideable days a month and 330 hours of usable wind, at 18 °C. The low point is September, at 11.5 days.
7-12 knots · 53% 13-20 knots · 39% 21-30 knots · 8% 31+ knots · under 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 53% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 3 °C. The wettest month is January, with 120 mm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.0 | 129 h | 3 °C | 120 mm |
| February | 12.0 | 78 h | 4 °C | 72 mm |
| March | 14.5 | 150 h | 8 °C | 35 mm |
| April | 17.5 | 168 h | 11 °C | 64 mm |
| May | 20.5 | 248 h | 17 °C | 40 mm |
| June | 23.5 | 330 h | 18 °C | 80 mm |
| July | 20.5 | 271 h | 22 °C | 84 mm |
| August | 22.0 | 254 h | 20 °C | 54 mm |
| September | 11.5 | 112 h | 19 °C | 61 mm |
| October | 13.5 | 123 h | 13 °C | 71 mm |
| November | 15.0 | 100 h | 8 °C | 41 mm |
| December | 14.0 | 107 h | 6 °C | 74 mm |
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Open all year round
Intermediate
Moderate Skagerrak waves over sandy bottom. Limited shore break compared to west coast spots. Milder conditions than neighbors Kjul and Tversted. Cold water — full wetsuit mandatory. Ideal for intermediate wave riding.
Strong Skagerrak currents, becoming increasingly dangerous toward the north (Skagen direction). Cape Hirtshals creates complex currents. Remote beach with limited rescue infrastructure. Cold water requiring a full wetsuit year-round.
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