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Fanø kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Denmark
Overview
Fanø is a Danish island in the North Sea, off the southwestern coast of Denmark. It is the northernmost of the Danish Wadden Sea islands. 16 km long and 3 km wide, it offers extremely wide beaches with a firm base and consistent winds.
Fanø's location directly in the North Sea ensures strong and consistent westerly winds. The wind passes through the narrow gap between the dunes and accelerates, creating optimal conditions. It's also an internationally renowned spot for landkite and kite buggying.
The island hosts the famous "Fanø International Kite Fliers Meeting" every June.
Spot forecast for Fanø
Sunrise 08:07 · Sunset 18:15
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.9 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.6 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.6 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.7 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 2 m Low tide · 0.3 m
Fanø: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
463h
in June · 27.5 rideable days
The season runs from May to August, peaking in June: 26 rideable days a month and 463 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is September, at 18 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 45% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 4 °C. The wettest month is July, with 135 mm.
Monthly averages: Fanø
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.5 | 200 h | 4 °C | 87 mm |
| February | 18.5 | 171 h | 5 °C | 79 mm |
| March | 19.5 | 213 h | 8 °C | 27 mm |
| April | 22.0 | 243 h | 12 °C | 77 mm |
| May | 23.0 | 287 h | 17 °C | 64 mm |
| June | 27.5 | 463 h | 18 °C | 73 mm |
| July | 27.5 | 406 h | 20 °C | 135 mm |
| August | 27.0 | 384 h | 21 °C | 101 mm |
| September | 18.0 | 200 h | 19 °C | 125 mm |
| October | 23.5 | 210 h | 13 °C | 101 mm |
| November | 20.0 | 168 h | 8 °C | 69 mm |
| December | 22.0 | 179 h | 6 °C | 53 mm |
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Technical details of Fanø spot
The spot works with winds from N, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot functioning
Best season from March to October. The island is accessible by ferry from Esbjerg (approximately 12-minute crossing). Air temperatures: 10-20°C in spring, up to 30°C in summer, 10-16°C in autumn.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
West side: waves and North Sea conditions, suited for intermediate to advanced riders. Maximum water temperatures in the low 20°C range between June and August. Wetsuit necessary year-round.
Parking
Car access to the beach possible. The very wide beaches offer plenty of space. The island is accessible by ferry from Esbjerg.
Wind specificities
Westerly winds work best, offering optimal conditions for wave riding. The spot also works in S, N, NW and SW winds. The west wind passing through the narrow gap between the dunes accelerates, providing stronger and more reliable winds on the east side of the island - however, kitesurfing is forbidden there (protected area).
Hazards
Important: the east side of Fanø is a protected area and kitesurfing is forbidden there. Watch out for tides and currents. Check weather conditions before each session. The spot can be exposed to strong North Sea swells.
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