Grena kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Denmark

Spot currently openAdvanced levelAltitude 2 m 56.4 | 10.92

Overview

Grenå is a kitesurf spot located on the northeast tip of the Djursland peninsula in Jutland, facing the Kattegat. The spot is known for head-high waves in sustained winds, making it a spot for experienced riders. The northeast-facing coast offers powerful wave conditions with a sandy bottom.

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Sunrise 07:58 · Sunset 18:03

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Grena: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

232h

in May · 19 rideable days

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are May, April and September, at 17 rideable days and 17 °C. The low point is November, at 6 days.

Rideable days per month

0 5 10 15 20 January: 9 rideable days J February: 10 rideable days F March: 14 rideable days M April: 17.5 rideable days A May: 19 rideable days19 d M June: 7.5 rideable days J July: 12.5 rideable days J August: 11.5 rideable days A September: 15 rideable days S October: 7 rideable days O November: 6 rideable days6 d N December: 9 rideable days D 0 5 10 15 20 January: 9 rideable days J February: 10 rideable days F March: 14 rideable days M April: 17.5 rideable days A May: 19 rideable days19 d M June: 7.5 rideable days J July: 12.5 rideable days J August: 11.5 rideable days A September: 15 rideable days S October: 7 rideable days O November: 6 rideable days6 d N December: 9 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 59%13-20 knots · 36%21-30 knots · 4%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 59% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 3 °C. The wettest month is September, with 86 mm.

Monthly averages: Grena
Monthly averages — Grena — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 9.0 64 h 3 °C 79 mm
February 10.0 87 h 5 °C 59 mm
March 14.0 148 h 8 °C 28 mm
April 17.5 174 h 13 °C 61 mm
May 19.0 232 h 18 °C 35 mm
June 7.5 68 h 21 °C 57 mm
July 12.5 120 h 22 °C 81 mm
August 11.5 99 h 21 °C 33 mm
September 15.0 154 h 19 °C 86 mm
October 7.0 59 h 13 °C 57 mm
November 6.0 42 h 8 °C 36 mm
December 9.0 63 h 7 °C 44 mm

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Technical details of Grena spot

N: Rideable NNE: Rideable NE: Rideable ENE: Rideable E: Rideable ESE: Rideable SE: Rideable SSE: Not rideable S: Not rideable SSW: Not rideable SW: Not rideable WSW: Not rideable W: Not rideable WNW: Not rideable NW: Not rideable NNW: Rideable N E S W

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, NNW.

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On the water

Waves can reach head height in strong winds. Sandy bottom with sandbars. Chop and medium waves in moderate conditions. Cool Kattegat water requiring a wetsuit.

Hazards

Powerful waves in strong winds, reserved for experienced riders. Coastal currents possible. Westerly (offshore) wind is unstable and dangerous as it pushes out to sea.

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