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Herslev strand kitesurf and wingfoil spot
Denmark
Overview
Herslev strand is a spot on the shore of Roskilde Fjord in northwestern Sjælland. The fjord provides a sheltered body of water with flat to slightly choppy conditions. North and northeasterly winds enter the fjord well and create good conditions. Spot suitable for beginners and intermediates thanks to shallow water.
Spot forecast for Herslev strand
Sunrise 07:53 · Sunset 18:00
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Herslev 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…)
300h
in June · 22 rideable days
The season runs from April to August, peaking in June: 20 rideable days a month and 300 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is February, at 13 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 68% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 3 °C. The wettest month is January, with 82 mm.
Monthly averages: Herslev strand
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.0 | 164 h | 3 °C | 82 mm |
| February | 13.0 | 119 h | 5 °C | 63 mm |
| March | 16.5 | 161 h | 9 °C | 22 mm |
| April | 18.0 | 172 h | 13 °C | 50 mm |
| May | 18.0 | 211 h | 18 °C | 39 mm |
| June | 22.0 | 300 h | 20 °C | 75 mm |
| July | 22.0 | 245 h | 22 °C | 79 mm |
| August | 21.0 | 215 h | 22 °C | 29 mm |
| September | 15.5 | 127 h | 19 °C | 60 mm |
| October | 14.0 | 139 h | 13 °C | 63 mm |
| November | 13.5 | 99 h | 8 °C | 40 mm |
| December | 17.5 | 124 h | 6 °C | 31 mm |
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Technical details of Herslev strand spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
On the water
Flat to slightly choppy water in the fjord. Sandy and muddy bottom. Very shallow water, ideal for learning. The fjord protects from large waves. Moderate chop in strong winds.
Hazards
Muddy bottom in some areas, difficult to walk. Very shallow water, risk of touching the bottom. Boats and navigation in the fjord. Watch out for oyster beds and protected areas in Roskilde Fjord.
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