Rømø - Lakolk Beach spot

Rømø - Lakolk Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and landkite spot

Denmark

Spot currently openBeginner level 55.15 | 8.48

Overview

Rømø is the kitesurfing capital of Denmark, renowned for its immense beaches and perfect conditions for beginners. Lakolk Strand is the main beach, exceptionally wide where you can even park your car directly on the sand.

Located in the Wadden Sea, Rømø island offers shallow waters and immense open spaces, ideal for learning. Several kitesurf schools are located along Lakolk Beach. It's also an excellent landkite spot thanks to the firm, flat beach.

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Spot forecast for Rømø - Lakolk Beach

Sunrise 08:07 · Sunset 18:13

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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 4 km from the spot.

6:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:00Wed 21Thu 22Fri 23Sat 24Sun 25 Now03:310.9 m09:372.1 m16:170.7 m22:111.9 m04:340.8 m10:332.1 m17:160.6 m23:081.9 m05:320.7 m11:292.2 m18:090.5 m00:042 m06:250.6 m12:222.2 m18:570.4 m00:572.1 m06:130.5 m12:142.3 m18:430.3 m
  • Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 2.1 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.9 m
  • Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 2.1 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.9 m
  • Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2.2 m Low tide · 0.5 m
  • Saturday 24 October High tide · 2 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 2.2 m Low tide · 0.4 m
  • Sunday 25 October High tide · 2.1 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 2.3 m Low tide · 0.3 m

Rømø - Lakolk Beach: 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

414h

in July · 28 rideable days

The season runs from April to August, peaking in July: 26 rideable days a month and 414 hours of usable wind, at 18 °C. The low point is February, at 17 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 23.5 rideable days J February: 17 rideable days17 d F March: 20.5 rideable days M April: 24.5 rideable days A May: 23.5 rideable days M June: 27.5 rideable days J July: 28 rideable days28 d J August: 26.5 rideable days A September: 18.5 rideable days S October: 22 rideable days O November: 20 rideable days N December: 21.5 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 January: 23.5 rideable days J February: 17 rideable days17 d F March: 20.5 rideable days M April: 24.5 rideable days A May: 23.5 rideable days M June: 27.5 rideable days J July: 28 rideable days28 d J August: 26.5 rideable days A September: 18.5 rideable days S October: 22 rideable days O November: 20 rideable days N December: 21.5 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 40%13-20 knots · 46%21-30 knots · 13%31+ knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 46% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at 4 °C. The wettest month is July, with 128 mm.

Monthly averages: Rømø - Lakolk Beach
Monthly averages — Rømø - Lakolk Beach — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 23.5 203 h 4 °C 103 mm
February 17.0 169 h 5 °C 78 mm
March 20.5 223 h 8 °C 28 mm
April 24.5 262 h 12 °C 71 mm
May 23.5 289 h 18 °C 63 mm
June 27.5 463 h 18 °C 80 mm
July 28.0 414 h 21 °C 128 mm
August 26.5 387 h 21 °C 74 mm
September 18.5 204 h 19 °C 86 mm
October 22.0 212 h 13 °C 111 mm
November 20.0 175 h 8 °C 89 mm
December 21.5 183 h 6 °C 53 mm

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Technical details of Rømø - Lakolk Beach 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: 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, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot functioning

Best season from March to October. Several kitesurf schools offer beginner lessons along the beach. Equipment rental available on site. The island is accessible by road from the mainland via a causeway.

Spot opening date · Required level
Spot opening date
Open all year round
Required level
Beginner
On the water

Generally flat to slightly choppy water, perfect for beginners and freestyle. Shallow waters allowing standing over large areas. Tides can significantly modify the rideable surface. Wetsuit recommended year-round.

Parking

Parking directly on the beach - you can drive your car onto the firm sand and set up wherever you please. The immense width of the beach means you'll never feel crowded, even in peak summer.

Wind specificities

Best winds: N, NNW, NW, S, SSW, SW. The spot produces fantastic conditions from Force 6+ with south to southwest and north to northwest winds. Prevailing winds come from the west, providing consistent conditions.

Hazards

Watch out for tidal changes and offshore winds. The east side of Fanø (the neighbouring island) is a protected area where kitesurfing is forbidden. Stay vigilant regarding tidal currents.

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