Name: Thorsminde Strand
Address: DK

Overview

Thorsminde Strand is a spot on the Nissum Fjord side (not the North Sea side). Huge shallow lagoon with flat water even in strong winds. Located on a 900 m wide peninsula between Nissum Fjord and the North Sea. Mirror-smooth water in easterly winds. Launch from the large meadow at Thorsminde campsite.

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

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Thorsminde Strand: 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

332h

in May · 27 rideable days

The season runs from April to August, peaking in May: 26 rideable days a month and 332 hours of usable wind, at 17 °C. The low point is February, at 19.5 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 43%13-20 knots · 44%21-30 knots · 12%31+ knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 44% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at 4 °C. The wettest month is September, with 119 mm.

Monthly averages: Thorsminde Strand

Monthly averages — Thorsminde Strand — 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	146 h	4 °C	95 mm
February	19.5	165 h	5 °C	77 mm
March	21.5	193 h	8 °C	35 mm
April	26.0	267 h	11 °C	71 mm
May	27.0	332 h	16 °C	67 mm
June	25.0	323 h	17 °C	70 mm
July	26.5	332 h	20 °C	89 mm
August	26.0	311 h	20 °C	115 mm
September	24.0	228 h	18 °C	119 mm
October	27.5	263 h	13 °C	85 mm
November	24.0	182 h	8 °C	73 mm
December	22.0	159 h	7 °C	75 mm

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Technical details of Thorsminde Strand spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot opening date · Required level

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

On the water

Flat, very shallow water in the fjord — fins may touch bottom in places (fins under 25 cm draft recommended). In easterly winds: perfect mirror water. Ideal for freestyle and learning. Large rideable water area.

Hazards

SEASONAL RESTRICTION: riding allowed from 1 April to 31 October only — Nissum Fjord is a protected nature area. Check permitted zones (Danish environmental regulations). Very shallow zones that can damage fins. Vehicle access to campsite is paid. Supermarket 5 min walk.

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