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Hornbaek / Sjaelland kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Denmark
Overview
Hornbæk is a renowned kitesurf and windsurf spot on the north coast of Zealand, in the area nicknamed "Zealand's Hawaii". The beach works mainly in west-northwest to northwest winds, producing nice waves ideal for jumps and wave riding. A pier offers clean wave rides but also attracts surfers and SUP paddlers.
Spot forecast for Hornbaek / Sjaelland
Sunrise 07:52 · Sunset 17:57
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Hornbaek / Sjaelland: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
296h
in June · 23.5 rideable days
The season runs from April to August, peaking in June: 20 rideable days a month and 296 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is February, at 11 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 67% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 3 °C. The wettest month is June, with 90 mm.
Monthly averages: Hornbaek / Sjaelland
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.5 | 144 h | 3 °C | 82 mm |
| February | 11.0 | 96 h | 4 °C | 66 mm |
| March | 14.5 | 142 h | 9 °C | 27 mm |
| April | 17.5 | 167 h | 13 °C | 43 mm |
| May | 17.5 | 210 h | 19 °C | 36 mm |
| June | 23.5 | 296 h | 20 °C | 90 mm |
| July | 21.5 | 239 h | 22 °C | 59 mm |
| August | 20.5 | 216 h | 22 °C | 36 mm |
| September | 12.5 | 116 h | 20 °C | 65 mm |
| October | 14.5 | 127 h | 13 °C | 61 mm |
| November | 13.0 | 100 h | 8 °C | 33 mm |
| December | 14.0 | 104 h | 6 °C | 34 mm |
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Technical details of Hornbaek / Sjaelland spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Nice waves in northwest winds, perfect for jumps and wave riding. The pier creates clean, regular waves. Conditions can be powerful in strong winds. Sandy bottom with some rocky sections near the pier.
Hazards
Spot reserved for experienced riders. Many surfers and SUP paddlers near the pier, collision risk. Powerful waves in strong winds. Currents along the coast.
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