Munkerup / Sjaelland kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Denmark

Spot currently openExpert level 56.11 | 12.38

Overview

Munkerup is an expert wave spot on the north coast of Zealand, 2 km west of Dronningmølle and 4 km east of Gilleleje. It's one of the "five pearls" of the north coast, offering epic waves in crystal clear water in north-northwest winds. The spot demands solid experience and is not suitable for beginners.

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Spot forecast for Munkerup / Sjaelland

Sunrise 07:52 · Sunset 17:58

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

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Munkerup / Sjaelland: when to go?

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Season · peak

315h

in June · 23.5 rideable days

The season runs from April to August, peaking in June: 21 rideable days a month and 315 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is November, at 12.5 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 19 rideable days J February: 13 rideable days F March: 14.5 rideable days M April: 18 rideable days A May: 18.5 rideable days M June: 23.5 rideable days23.5 d J July: 23 rideable days J August: 23.5 rideable days A September: 14 rideable days S October: 15 rideable days O November: 12.5 rideable days12.5 d N December: 14.5 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 January: 19 rideable days J February: 13 rideable days F March: 14.5 rideable days M April: 18 rideable days A May: 18.5 rideable days M June: 23.5 rideable days23.5 d J July: 23 rideable days J August: 23.5 rideable days A September: 14 rideable days S October: 15 rideable days O November: 12.5 rideable days12.5 d N December: 14.5 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 60%13-20 knots · 37%21-30 knots · 3%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 60% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 3 °C. The wettest month is June, with 87 mm.

Monthly averages: Munkerup / Sjaelland
Monthly averages — Munkerup / Sjaelland — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 19.0 152 h 3 °C 84 mm
February 13.0 113 h 4 °C 67 mm
March 14.5 157 h 9 °C 26 mm
April 18.0 194 h 13 °C 41 mm
May 18.5 229 h 18 °C 37 mm
June 23.5 315 h 20 °C 87 mm
July 23.0 271 h 22 °C 58 mm
August 23.5 242 h 22 °C 34 mm
September 14.0 131 h 19 °C 71 mm
October 15.0 144 h 13 °C 62 mm
November 12.5 105 h 8 °C 31 mm
December 14.5 113 h 6 °C 33 mm

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Technical details of Munkerup / Sjaelland spot

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

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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On the water

Crystal clear water with epic waves when conditions align. Powerful wave spot with regular breaking waves. The bottom can be rocky in places near the shore.

Hazards

Strong eastward current that can pull riders along the coast. Unstable, gusty inland wind. It's recommended to master the other north coast spots before attempting Munkerup. Dangerous spot for inexperienced riders.

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