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Skagen Nordstrand kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Denmark

Spot currently openAdvanced levelAltitude 1 m 57.75 | 10.61

Overview

Skagen Nordstrand is the west/north-facing beach of Skagen, directly exposed to the North Sea. This is the "wild" side of the Skagen peninsula, known for its powerful waves, dramatic beauty, and consistent winds. Expansive sandy beach facing the elements.

Complementary spot to the Kattegat-side Skagen - together they cover all wind directions. 3,423 kiteable hours/year and 2,017 strong wind hours.

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Spot forecast for Skagen Nordstrand

Sunrise 08:03 · Sunset 18:01

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

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Swell and waves

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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.

6:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:00Tue 20Wed 21Thu 22Fri 23Sat 24 Now01:260.4 m06:340.1 m08:300.2 m08:590.2 m13:290.4 m19:010.1 m02:040.4 m07:200.1 m14:090.4 m19:460.1 m02:410.4 m08:030.1 m14:480.4 m20:270.1 m03:170.4 m08:440.1 m15:260.4 m21:070.1 m03:530.4 m09:230.1 m16:040.4 m21:470.1 m
  • Tuesday 20 October High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.2 m Low tide · 0.2 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m
  • Wednesday 21 October High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m
  • Thursday 22 October High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m
  • Friday 23 October High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m
  • Saturday 24 October High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m

Skagen Nordstrand: 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

148h

in January · 19.5 rideable days

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are June, August and July, at 23 rideable days and 20 °C. The low point is February, at 12 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 19.5 rideable days19.5 d J February: 12 rideable days12 d F March: 14 rideable days M April: 17.5 rideable days A May: 18 rideable days M June: 25 rideable days J July: 20.5 rideable days J August: 22 rideable days A September: 12 rideable days12 d S October: 18.5 rideable days O November: 18.5 rideable days N December: 19 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 January: 19.5 rideable days19.5 d J February: 12 rideable days12 d F March: 14 rideable days M April: 17.5 rideable days A May: 18 rideable days M June: 25 rideable days J July: 20.5 rideable days J August: 22 rideable days A September: 12 rideable days12 d S October: 18.5 rideable days O November: 18.5 rideable days N December: 19 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 49%13-20 knots · 41%21-30 knots · 10%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 106 mm.

Monthly averages: Skagen Nordstrand
Monthly averages — Skagen Nordstrand — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 19.5 148 h 3 °C 106 mm
February 12.0 89 h 4 °C 65 mm
March 14.0 155 h 7 °C 36 mm
April 17.5 165 h 11 °C 60 mm
May 18.0 208 h 17 °C 50 mm
June 25.0 370 h 18 °C 79 mm
July 20.5 275 h 21 °C 83 mm
August 22.0 284 h 20 °C 53 mm
September 12.0 130 h 18 °C 55 mm
October 18.5 160 h 13 °C 67 mm
November 18.5 147 h 8 °C 48 mm
December 19.0 148 h 7 °C 74 mm

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Technical details of Skagen Nordstrand spot

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

The spot works with winds from N, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Local association recommendations

Local Skagen surf and kite community.

Spot functioning

Works primarily in west to northwest winds (onshore). For easterly winds, use the Kattegat-side Skagen spot instead. The combination of both spots covers all wind directions.

Spot opening date · Required level
Spot opening date
Open all year round

Open all year. Best waves in autumn and winter.

Required level
Advanced
On the water

North Sea waves and swell. Powerful surf conditions. Sandy bottom with deep water relatively close to shore. Spot suited for wave riding and wave kitesurfing. No flat water here.

Parking

Parking available along Nordstrand. Easy access from Skagen town.

Wind specificities

Exposed to prevailing west and northwest winds from the North Sea. Slightly more sheltered from easterly winds than the Kattegat-side spot. W, NW and N winds are optimal here (onshore). Wind often sustained and steady thanks to ocean fetch.

Hazards

Strong North Sea currents. Large waves possible. Cold water. Maritime traffic. Not suitable for beginners. Powerful shore break in strong swell.

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