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Klitmøller (Cold Hawaii) kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Denmark

Spot currently openAdvanced levelAltitude 1 m 57.04 | 8.47

Overview

Klitmøller, nicknamed "Cold Hawaii", is Denmark's most famous kitesurfing spot and one of Northern Europe's best wave spots. Located on the northwestern coast of Jutland, within Thy National Park, this spot offers an authentic North Sea experience with powerful waves and consistent winds.

The "Cold Hawaii" nickname was coined by windsurfing legend Josh Stone, referring to the exceptional wave quality despite the cold waters. The area extends between Hanstholm to the north and Vorupør to the south, with Klitmøller as the epicenter.

Conditions are demanding: powerful beach break waves, cold and clear waters (12-17°C even in summer). The spot is reserved for intermediate to expert riders looking for challenging sessions.

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Spot forecast for Klitmøller (Cold Hawaii)

Sunrise 08:10 · Sunset 18:11

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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 3.5 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 Now01:110.4 m04:320.1 m05:430.2 m07:460.1 m11:050.4 m11:350.4 m13:370.4 m17:150.2 m17:490.2 m20:160.1 m23:180.3 m00:130.3 m02:010.4 m05:260.1 m06:340.1 m08:320.1 m11:530.4 m12:290.4 m14:260.4 m18:120.2 m18:360.2 m21:040.1 m00:040.3 m01:080.3 m02:500.4 m06:150.1 m07:310.1 m09:190.1 m12:380.4 m13:260.4 m15:150.4 m18:580.2 m19:360.2 m21:530.1 m00:500.3 m02:030.3 m03:400.3 m07:010.1 m08:320.1 m10:060.1 m13:210.4 m14:240.4 m16:040.4 m19:390.2 m20:400.2 m22:430.1 m01:350.3 m02:590.3 m04:290.3 m07:450.1 m09:330.1 m10:550.1 m14:050.4 m15:210.4 m16:520.4 m20:200.2 m21:420.2 m23:330.1 m
  • Tuesday 20 October High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.2 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.2 m High tide · 0.2 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.3 m
  • Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.1 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.2 m High tide · 0.2 m Low tide · 0.1 m
  • Thursday 22 October High tide · 0.3 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.1 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.2 m High tide · 0.2 m Low tide · 0.1 m
  • Friday 23 October High tide · 0.3 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.3 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.1 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.2 m High tide · 0.2 m Low tide · 0.1 m
  • Saturday 24 October High tide · 0.3 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.3 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.1 m Low tide · 0.1 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.4 m Low tide · 0.2 m High tide · 0.2 m Low tide · 0.1 m

Klitmøller (Cold Hawaii): 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

408h

in June · 26 rideable days

The season runs from June to August, peaking in June: 25 rideable days a month and 408 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is September, at 13.5 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 18.5 rideable days J February: 16 rideable days F March: 14 rideable days M April: 14 rideable days A May: 15.5 rideable days M June: 26 rideable days26 d J July: 21.5 rideable days J August: 26 rideable days A September: 13.5 rideable days13.5 d S October: 17.5 rideable days O November: 15.5 rideable days N December: 17.5 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 January: 18.5 rideable days J February: 16 rideable days F March: 14 rideable days M April: 14 rideable days A May: 15.5 rideable days M June: 26 rideable days26 d J July: 21.5 rideable days J August: 26 rideable days A September: 13.5 rideable days13.5 d S October: 17.5 rideable days O November: 15.5 rideable days N December: 17.5 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 January, with 111 mm.

Monthly averages: Klitmøller (Cold Hawaii)
Monthly averages — Klitmøller (Cold Hawaii) — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 18.5 138 h 4 °C 111 mm
February 16.0 127 h 5 °C 74 mm
March 14.0 157 h 7 °C 42 mm
April 14.0 158 h 11 °C 60 mm
May 15.5 191 h 16 °C 32 mm
June 26.0 408 h 17 °C 80 mm
July 21.5 306 h 20 °C 92 mm
August 26.0 309 h 20 °C 76 mm
September 13.5 144 h 18 °C 107 mm
October 17.5 160 h 13 °C 76 mm
November 15.5 112 h 8 °C 80 mm
December 17.5 128 h 7 °C 81 mm

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Technical details of Klitmøller (Cold Hawaii) spot

N: Not 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: Not rideable N E S W

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

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Spot functioning

Best season runs from May to September, with optimal winds and bearable temperatures. The spot is accessible year-round. Best accessed by car from Aalborg Airport (about 2 hours drive). Public transport is poorly developed.

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Open all year round
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Advanced
On the water

Cold, clear waters with powerful beach break waves. Water temperature ranges from 12°C to 17°C even in summer. Full wetsuit required year-round (5/4mm in winter, 4/3mm in summer). Flat water areas exist nearby for beginners (Nørre Vorupør).

Parking

Several car parks available near the beach, including one accessible from Nystrup campsite. Public toilets with showers available nearby. A small toilet block is located directly at the spot.

Wind specificities

Prevailing west and northwest winds, averaging 15 to 30 knots. The spot works best with WSW to NW winds. In SSW to SW winds, the sheltered bay isn't at its full potential: the mussel reef to the south then offers the best cross-shore conditions on big, powerful waves.

Hazards

Watch out for the shallow reef - contact is possible after a wipeout. Wearing booties is strongly recommended. The area called the "Washing Machine" is particularly dangerous: walls of white water break almost perpetually, making recovery difficult. Water level over the reef can be very shallow in some points.

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