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Kjul kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Denmark
Overview
Kjul Strand is a kitesurf spot on the Skagerrak coast in northern Jutland, near Hirtshals. It's an exposed beach break offering moderate to powerful waves depending on conditions. The sandy beach faces northwest toward the Skagerrak, offering direct exposure to North Atlantic swells and ocean conditions.
Spot forecast for Kjul
Sunrise 08:05 · Sunset 18:03
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.1 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.1 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m
Kjul: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
357h
in June · 24.5 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are June, August and July, at 22 rideable days and 20 °C. The low point is September, at 11.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 56% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 3 °C. The wettest month is January, with 114 mm.
Monthly averages: Kjul
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.5 | 132 h | 3 °C | 114 mm |
| February | 13.0 | 102 h | 5 °C | 71 mm |
| March | 14.0 | 155 h | 7 °C | 36 mm |
| April | 17.0 | 154 h | 11 °C | 62 mm |
| May | 15.5 | 181 h | 16 °C | 40 mm |
| June | 24.5 | 357 h | 18 °C | 82 mm |
| July | 19.0 | 252 h | 21 °C | 97 mm |
| August | 21.5 | 256 h | 20 °C | 51 mm |
| September | 11.5 | 124 h | 18 °C | 50 mm |
| October | 14.0 | 133 h | 13 °C | 68 mm |
| November | 16.5 | 117 h | 8 °C | 45 mm |
| December | 18.5 | 138 h | 6 °C | 74 mm |
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Technical details of Kjul spot
The spot works with winds from N, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Beach break with moderate to powerful waves. Sandy bottom. Skagerrak swell can be significant in strong winds. Coastal currents possible on this exposed coast. Cool water requiring a thick wetsuit.
Hazards
Exposed Skagerrak coast with possible strong currents. Powerful waves in sustained winds. Currents become increasingly chaotic and dangerous closer to Skagen. Do not underestimate the sea's power.
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