Tunø kitesurf and wingfoil spot

Denmark

Spot currently openAdvanced levelAltitude 2 m 55.95 | 10.45

Overview

Tunø is a small island in the Kattegat, between the east coast of Jutland and the island of Samsø. The island offers varied sailing conditions depending on which side you choose. Only accessible by ferry from Hou, it's an isolated spot with an authentic island atmosphere. Conditions can be challenging due to exposure to the Kattegat.

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Spot forecast for Tunø

Sunrise 07:59 · Sunset 18:06

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

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Tunø: 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

291h

in May · 25 rideable days

The season runs from March to May, peaking in May: 21 rideable days a month and 291 hours of usable wind, at 12 °C. The low point is June, at 11.5 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 13.5 rideable days J February: 16.5 rideable days F March: 18.5 rideable days M April: 19 rideable days A May: 25 rideable days25 d M June: 11.5 rideable days11.5 d J July: 16 rideable days J August: 20 rideable days A September: 20 rideable days S October: 17 rideable days O November: 14.5 rideable days N December: 15 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 January: 13.5 rideable days J February: 16.5 rideable days F March: 18.5 rideable days M April: 19 rideable days A May: 25 rideable days25 d M June: 11.5 rideable days11.5 d J July: 16 rideable days J August: 20 rideable days A September: 20 rideable days S October: 17 rideable days O November: 14.5 rideable days N December: 15 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 49%13-20 knots · 42%21-30 knots · 9%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 49% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 3 °C. The wettest month is January, with 79 mm.

Monthly averages: Tunø
Monthly averages — Tunø — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 13.5 115 h 3 °C 79 mm
February 16.5 167 h 4 °C 56 mm
March 18.5 202 h 8 °C 21 mm
April 19.0 205 h 11 °C 71 mm
May 25.0 291 h 16 °C 47 mm
June 11.5 118 h 19 °C 59 mm
July 16.0 160 h 21 °C 76 mm
August 20.0 163 h 21 °C 43 mm
September 20.0 217 h 18 °C 69 mm
October 17.0 157 h 13 °C 68 mm
November 14.5 102 h 8 °C 32 mm
December 15.0 104 h 6 °C 45 mm

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Technical details of Tunø spot

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

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, NNW.

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On the water

Choppy to rough water depending on exposure and wind strength. Sandy and rocky bottom. Current around the island. Possibility of finding a sheltered side depending on wind direction. Waves possible in strong winds.

Hazards

Isolated island, rescue services far away. Currents around the island. Rocks and underwater reefs. Access only by ferry. Do not ride alone. Bring communication means in case of emergency.

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