Rageleje / Sjaelland kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Denmark

Spot currently openIntermediate level 56.1 | 12.16

Overview

Rågeleje is the most consistent spot on the north coast of Zealand, part of the "five pearls" for wind sports. Famous for its striped bathhouses, the spot works ideally in west-southwest winds. Waves break over small sandbars, offering great opportunities for jumps and turns. In 8-10 m/s winds, it's a good choice for discovering wave riding.

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

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Rageleje / Sjaelland: when to go?

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Season · peak

343h

in June · 25 rideable days

The season runs from April to August, peaking in June: 22 rideable days a month and 343 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is February, at 12 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 18 rideable days J February: 12 rideable days12 d F March: 14.5 rideable days M April: 20 rideable days A May: 19.5 rideable days M June: 25 rideable days25 d J July: 24 rideable days J August: 22.5 rideable days A September: 15 rideable days S October: 15 rideable days O November: 14 rideable days N December: 15 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 January: 18 rideable days J February: 12 rideable days12 d F March: 14.5 rideable days M April: 20 rideable days A May: 19.5 rideable days M June: 25 rideable days25 d J July: 24 rideable days J August: 22.5 rideable days A September: 15 rideable days S October: 15 rideable days O November: 14 rideable days N December: 15 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 48%13-20 knots · 44%21-30 knots · 8%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 48% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 3 °C. The wettest month is June, with 86 mm.

Monthly averages: Rageleje / Sjaelland
Monthly averages — Rageleje / 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 18.0 145 h 3 °C 81 mm
February 12.0 114 h 4 °C 68 mm
March 14.5 154 h 9 °C 24 mm
April 20.0 191 h 13 °C 40 mm
May 19.5 238 h 18 °C 46 mm
June 25.0 343 h 20 °C 86 mm
July 24.0 282 h 22 °C 66 mm
August 22.5 255 h 22 °C 57 mm
September 15.0 143 h 19 °C 74 mm
October 15.0 146 h 13 °C 64 mm
November 14.0 111 h 8 °C 29 mm
December 15.0 111 h 6 °C 33 mm

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Technical details of Rageleje / Sjaelland spot

N: Rideable NNE: Rideable NE: Not 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, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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On the water

Waves breaking over small sandbars with good conditions for jumps and turns. In 8-10 m/s, conditions are accessible for beginners in waves. Above 12 m/s, waves grow significantly. Sandy bottom with well-formed banks.

Hazards

Underwater stone pier to the left of the launch area — hidden danger. Strong current pulling in wind direction. Swimmers in summer. Waves become powerful in strong winds.

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