Name: Rubjerg Knude
Address: DK

Overview

Rubjerg Knude is a spectacular spot near the famous ruined Rubjerg Knude lighthouse, on the northwest coast of Jutland between Løkken and Lønstrup. The impressive sand cliffs over 60 m high, actively eroding (1-2 m per year), provide a unique backdrop. Advanced spot with North Sea/Skagerrak wave conditions.

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Spot forecast for Rubjerg Knude

Sunrise 08:06 · Sunset 18:05

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

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 1.9 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October High tide 01:52 · 0.4 m Low tide 05:51 · 0.1 m High tide 06:46 · 0.1 m Low tide 08:38 · 0.1 m High tide 14:12 · 0.4 m Low tide 18:07 · 0.1 m High tide 19:30 · 0.1 m Low tide 20:51 · 0.1 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 02:34 · 0.4 m Low tide 06:38 · 0.1 m High tide 07:49 · 0.1 m Low tide 09:18 · 0.1 m High tide 14:53 · 0.4 m Low tide 18:53 · 0.1 m High tide 20:38 · 0.1 m Low tide 21:29 · 0.1 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 03:12 · 0.4 m Low tide 07:19 · 0.1 m High tide 09:02 · 0.1 m Low tide 09:56 · 0.1 m High tide 14:06 · 0.4 m Low tide 15:08 · 0.4 m High tide 15:23 · 0.4 m Low tide 19:35 · 0.1 m
Friday 23 October High tide 02:21 · 0.4 m Low tide 07:59 · 0.1 m High tide 14:37 · 0.4 m Low tide 20:15 · 0.1 m
Saturday 24 October High tide 02:52 · 0.4 m Low tide 08:39 · 0.1 m High tide 15:13 · 0.4 m Low tide 20:56 · 0.1 m

Rubjerg Knude: 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

420h

in June · 26 rideable days

The season runs from June to August, peaking in June: 25 rideable days a month and 420 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is September, at 15.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 41%13-20 knots · 43%21-30 knots · 16%31+ knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 43% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at 3 °C. The wettest month is January, with 109 mm.

Monthly averages: Rubjerg Knude

Monthly averages — Rubjerg Knude — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	20.0	161 h	3 °C	109 mm
February	18.0	150 h	5 °C	71 mm
March	16.5	190 h	7 °C	36 mm
April	17.5	177 h	11 °C	58 mm
May	19.0	218 h	16 °C	38 mm
June	26.0	420 h	17 °C	71 mm
July	24.0	309 h	21 °C	89 mm
August	25.5	330 h	20 °C	67 mm
September	15.5	163 h	18 °C	51 mm
October	20.0	183 h	13 °C	73 mm
November	19.0	154 h	8 °C	48 mm
December	21.0	165 h	6 °C	74 mm

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Technical details of Rubjerg Knude spot

The spot works with winds from N, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Advanced

On the water

North Sea / Skagerrak waves over sandy bottom. Consistent swell in westerly to northwesterly winds. Powerful shore break at the base of the cliffs. Strong and dangerous longshore currents. Cold water year-round — full wetsuit mandatory.

Hazards

60 m sand cliffs with active erosion — risk of falling blocks and landslides. Never ride at the base of the cliffs. Strong and unpredictable currents. Powerful shore break. Breakwaters and stone walls near Lønstrup creating dangerous currents. Remote spot with no rescue infrastructure. Reserved for experienced riders.

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