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Skaven - Ringkøbing Fjord kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Denmark
Overview
Skaven is a flat water spot on the south shore of Ringkøbing Fjord. Shallow waters with sandy bottom, perfect for beginners and freestyle. From the south shore, the fjord extends 20-30 km northward, providing excellent fetch in northerly winds. Calm natural setting.
Spot forecast for Skaven - Ringkøbing Fjord
Sunrise 08:08 · Sunset 18:14
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Skaven - Ringkøbing Fjord: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
336h
in May · 26.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to August, peaking in May: 24 rideable days a month and 336 hours of usable wind, at 17 °C. The low point is November, at 14 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 52% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 4 °C. The wettest month is September, with 131 mm.
Monthly averages: Skaven - Ringkøbing Fjord
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.5 | 151 h | 4 °C | 96 mm |
| February | 16.5 | 140 h | 5 °C | 84 mm |
| March | 22.5 | 215 h | 9 °C | 32 mm |
| April | 24.0 | 242 h | 12 °C | 76 mm |
| May | 26.5 | 336 h | 18 °C | 72 mm |
| June | 23.5 | 355 h | 19 °C | 73 mm |
| July | 26.5 | 355 h | 21 °C | 120 mm |
| August | 23.0 | 276 h | 21 °C | 94 mm |
| September | 19.0 | 180 h | 19 °C | 131 mm |
| October | 17.5 | 160 h | 13 °C | 114 mm |
| November | 14.0 | 106 h | 8 °C | 85 mm |
| December | 14.0 | 107 h | 7 °C | 64 mm |
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Technical details of Skaven - Ringkøbing Fjord spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
On the water
Ringkøbing Fjord flat water, shallow with sandy bottom. Flat to choppy conditions. South shore: northerly wind provides maximum fetch (20-30 km). Wetsuit recommended.
Hazards
Shallow waters — risk of bottom contact. The fjord can become rough in strong northerly winds (20-30 km fetch). Shallows and shifting sandbanks.
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