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Marselis Strand kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Denmark
Overview
Marselis Strand (Marselisborg Strand) is an urban spot in Aarhus, on the east coast of Jutland in Aarhus Bay. Beach of about 1000 m long with fine white sand, bordered by the Marselisborg Forest. Marselisborg Yacht Harbour is located just to the north. Spot suitable for freeride and freestyle in sheltered bay conditions.
Spot forecast for Marselis Strand
Sunrise 08:01 · Sunset 18:06
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Marselis Strand: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
220h
in May · 18.5 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are May, April and September, at 16 rideable days and 17 °C. The low point is November, at 5.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 73% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 4 °C. The wettest month is January, with 94 mm.
Monthly averages: Marselis Strand
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.0 | 55 h | 4 °C | 94 mm |
| February | 9.0 | 81 h | 5 °C | 67 mm |
| March | 12.0 | 132 h | 9 °C | 29 mm |
| April | 15.0 | 141 h | 13 °C | 65 mm |
| May | 18.5 | 220 h | 18 °C | 42 mm |
| June | 6.5 | 60 h | 20 °C | 64 mm |
| July | 13.0 | 108 h | 21 °C | 93 mm |
| August | 11.0 | 75 h | 22 °C | 28 mm |
| September | 14.5 | 127 h | 19 °C | 77 mm |
| October | 7.0 | 56 h | 13 °C | 63 mm |
| November | 5.5 | 40 h | 8 °C | 31 mm |
| December | 8.0 | 58 h | 7 °C | 49 mm |
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Technical details of Marselis Strand spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Aarhus Bay waters, flat to choppy. Gradually deepening bottom with sand, pebbles and stones. Conditions remain relatively sheltered compared to the open Kattegat. Chop increases in sustained east/northeast winds. Wetsuit required year-round.
Hazards
Marselisborg Yacht Harbour (Lystbadehavn) mole to avoid — structure extending into the bay north of the spot. Rows of large coastal erosion protection stones along the beach — hazard during water entry and exit. Ferry and ship traffic in Aarhus Bay and the Kattegat. Many swimmers in summer on this urban family beach. Occasional jellyfish in late summer.
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