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Level 4/10

Klitmoller

Thy, Denmark
🌀Strong rips👥Crowded

Klitmoller—affectionately dubbed "Cold Hawaii"—has put Denmark on the global surf map through sheer determination and surprisingly consistent North Sea waves. This small fishing village on the Thy peninsula catches every storm that sweeps through the North Sea, producing powerful beach break peaks that host World Tour windsurfing events and nurture a dedicated cold-water surf community. The "Cold Hawaii" nickname started as a joke but stuck because the waves genuinely deliver. For surfers who think Scandinavia can't surf, Klitmoller proves them wrong.

Klitmoller surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast
Today19
8
Poor
1.0m@9s
34km/h
Sun20
0
Poor
0.4m@11s
43km/h
Mon21
0
Poor
0.3m@11s
42km/h
Tue22
25
Poor
1.0m@8s
11km/h
Wed23
28
Poor
0.4m@10s
12km/h
Thu24
67
Good
2.1m@10s
10km/h
Fri25
13
Poor
0.6m@7s
24km/h
Sat26
43
Poor
1.2m@16s
22km/h
Sun27
36
Poor
0.8m@13s
15km/h
Mon28
30
Poor
0.5m@8s
23km/h
Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 31 km/h · PM 37 km/h
Swell
1.0m
WNW(298°)
Score: 13/25
Period
9s
Short period / windswell
Score: 7/25
Wind
34km/h
WSW(238°)
Score: 0/25
Weather
16°C
0.0mm100%
First light 6:34amSunrise 7:04amSunset 7:33pmLast light 8:03pm
Windswell2.3m@5sSecondary0.2mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

No ideal tide during daylight todayIdeal tide: 0.2–0.8m
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31g56
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tidem
2:30am0.9m
6:06am0.8m
9:40am1.0m
2:55pm0.9m
6:42pm0.8m
12:36am1.2m
5:00am1.1m
10:00am1.2m
7:21pm0.8m
12:37am1.0m
7:45am0.5m
12:00pm0.7m
8:17pm0.2m
1:45am0.4m
5:30am0.1m
2:46pm0.5m
6:38pm0.3m
12:42am0.5m
6:30am0.3m
3:22pm0.6m
7:30pm0.4m
12:45am0.5m
7:30am0.2m
4:08pm0.7m
1:25am0.5m
7:45am0.2m
2:30pm0.6m
8:15pm0.5m
2:30am0.8m
8:30am0.6m
2:38pm0.8m
9:30pm0.3m
3:00am0.4m
9:06am0.1m
4:00pm0.6m
9:50pm0.3m
3:56am0.5m
10:02am0.3m
4:17pm0.6m
10:25pm0.3m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

2:30 am
Low tide - 0.93m
3:43 am
High tide - 0.96m
6:06 am
Low tide - 0.81m
9:20 am
High tide - 1.05m
Times shown in spot-local time.+6 more tide events

Strike Score Breakdown

8
Poor
Components
Swell Direction23/25
Swell Size13/25
Swell Period7/25
Wind0/25
Raw Score43/100
Adjustments
🤢 Wind History-9
🌊💨 Windswell-10
🌊 Tide-2
💨 Gusty Wind-4
⚠️ Weak Component-10
Adjusted Score8/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score8
🤢 Morning Sickness🌊💨 Windswell🌊 Too high for this tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
WNW (300°)
Direction range
270° - 340°
Size range
0.8m - 3m
Ideal size
1.8m - 2.5m
Height multiplier
0.97×
Ideal period
12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
ESE (120°)
Offshore range
80° - 160°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
all
Optimal range
0.2m - 0.8m

Water temp

12°C

Wetsuit

5/4mm + boots

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

6/10

Access: Easy beach access. Parking near break.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Klitmoller?

The Klitmoller profile favors the recorded tide range, ideally between 0.2m and 0.8m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Klitmoller?

The Klitmoller profile uses wind from ESE (120°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 80° to 160°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Klitmoller?

The Klitmoller scoring profile favors swell from WNW (270° to 340°), a swell-height range of 0.8m to 3m, and a reference period of 12s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

When is the best time of year to surf Klitmoller?

The main season at Klitmoller is Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Apr, May, Aug. Best in autumn/winter. Known as Cold Hawaii.

How do I get to Klitmoller?

The spot profile lists AAL as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 60 minutes. Easy beach access. Parking near break.

What kind of wave is Klitmoller?

Klitmoller is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.

Best Season

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Secondary: Apr, May, Aug

Best in autumn/winter. Known as Cold Hawaii.

Getting There

Airport
AAL
Drive time
60 min
Data quality
verified

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