Name: Skagen
Address: DK

Overview

Skagen is located at the northernmost tip of Denmark, where the North Sea meets the Kattegat (Baltic). This iconic geographical landmark is one of the most spectacular and windy kitesurfing spots in the country. The beach is on the Kattegat side, facing east.

With 3,587 kiteable hours/year and an impressive 2,279 strong wind hours (22+ knots), Skagen is one of the windiest spots in Denmark. Conditions are demanding however - this spot is reserved for experienced riders.

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

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 1.1 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October High tide 01:26 · 0.4 m Low tide 06:34 · 0.1 m High tide 08:30 · 0.2 m Low tide 08:59 · 0.2 m High tide 13:29 · 0.4 m Low tide 19:01 · 0.1 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 02:04 · 0.4 m Low tide 07:20 · 0.1 m High tide 14:09 · 0.4 m Low tide 19:46 · 0.1 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 02:41 · 0.4 m Low tide 08:03 · 0.1 m High tide 14:48 · 0.4 m Low tide 20:27 · 0.1 m
Friday 23 October High tide 03:17 · 0.4 m Low tide 08:44 · 0.1 m High tide 15:26 · 0.4 m Low tide 21:07 · 0.1 m
Saturday 24 October High tide 03:53 · 0.4 m Low tide 09:23 · 0.1 m High tide 16:04 · 0.4 m Low tide 21:47 · 0.1 m

Skagen: 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

250h

in May · 19 rideable days

The season runs from March to May, peaking in May: 18 rideable days a month and 250 hours of usable wind, at 11 °C. The low point is June, at 8 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 53%13-20 knots · 39%21-30 knots · 7%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 53% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 3 °C. The wettest month is January, with 105 mm.

Monthly averages: Skagen

Monthly averages — Skagen — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	11.0	81 h	3 °C	105 mm
February	12.0	106 h	4 °C	65 mm
March	16.0	170 h	7 °C	35 mm
April	17.5	209 h	11 °C	60 mm
May	19.0	250 h	16 °C	52 mm
June	8.0	66 h	17 °C	79 mm
July	12.0	122 h	21 °C	80 mm
August	12.5	113 h	20 °C	51 mm
September	13.5	132 h	18 °C	51 mm
October	11.5	87 h	13 °C	66 mm
November	10.0	69 h	8 °C	49 mm
December	9.0	69 h	7 °C	73 mm

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Technical details of Skagen spot

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

Rideable Not rideable

Local association recommendations

Active local surf community in Skagen.

Spot functioning

This Kattegat-side spot works in east to northeast winds (onshore). For west to northwest winds, Skagen Nordstrand (North Sea side) is more suitable. The Skagen peninsula allows finding a spot for almost any wind direction by moving from one side to the other.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Spot open all year. Peak winds in spring and autumn. Summer offers more moderate conditions and warmer temperatures.
Required level: Advanced

On the water

Open sea conditions. Choppy to wavy water depending on wind direction. Sandy beach. Strong currents where the two seas meet at Grenen (the extreme tip). Good wave potential in east to northeast winds.

Parking

Beach access along the Skagen coastline. Parking available nearby. Skagen is a tourist town with all amenities (accommodation, restaurants, transport).

Wind specificities

Extremely exposed position at the tip of Denmark. Winds arrive from virtually all directions thanks to the peninsula geography. Exceptional wind statistics with very frequent strong winds, including extreme episodes (40+ knots). Easterly winds are most favorable on the Kattegat side. Convergence effect of the two water bodies creating unique atmospheric conditions.

Hazards

Very strong currents at the junction between the North Sea and the Kattegat. Powerful waves possible. Cold water year-round. Significant maritime traffic (passage zone between the two seas). Not suitable for beginners. In January: 67h of very strong wind (30-40 knots) and 14h of extreme wind (40+ knots).

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