Beach
both
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.

10-Day Forecast
Today18
0
Poor
1.0m@6s
15km/h
Wed19
2
Poor
0.5m@5s
11km/h
Thu20
1
Poor
0.5m@6s
14km/h
Fri21
3
Poor
0.3m@3s
17km/h
Sat22
0
Poor
0.6m@7s
25km/h
Sun23
10
Poor
1.2m@7s
29km/h
Mon24
10
Poor
1.2m@6s
14km/h
Tue25
6
Poor
0.4m@8s
14km/h
Wed26
0
Poor
0.3m@8s
15km/h
Thu27
4
Poor
0.1m@7s
19km/h
Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 17 km/h · PM 12 km/h
Swell
1.0m
WNW(301°)
Score: 9/25
Period
6s
Short period / windswell
Score: 2/25
Wind
15km/h
W(267°)
Score: 0/25
Weather
15°C
0.0mm94%
First light 5:29amSunrise 5:59amSunset 9:00pmLast light 9:30pm
Windswell0.5m@3sSecondary0.1mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:29am–9:30pm · through lowIdeal tide: 0.2–0.8m
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tidem
12:45am0.4m
7:00am0.6m
12:56pm0.3m
7:30pm0.7m
1:23am0.5m
4:50am0.4m
8:30am0.7m
2:00pm0.6m
8:24pm0.8m
2:23am0.6m
5:47am0.5m
9:42am0.7m
2:45pm0.5m
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3:12am0.5m
6:38am0.4m
10:30am0.6m
4:00pm0.5m
10:20pm0.6m
4:20am0.5m
10:16am0.6m
4:30pm0.4m
1:40am0.6m
8:15am0.2m
11:50am0.4m
8:38pm0.1m
2:36am0.5m
9:00am0.1m
12:47pm0.3m
9:24pm0.1m
1:00am0.3m
9:50am0.0m
1:15pm0.3m
7:20pm0.1m
1:24am0.3m
7:23am0.2m
4:46pm0.6m
8:50pm0.4m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

12:45 am
Low tide - 0.40m
2:00 am
High tide - 0.43m
3:48 am
Low tide - 0.36m
7:00 am
High tide - 0.61m
Times shown in spot-local time.+7 more tide events

Strike Score Breakdown

0
Poor
Components
Swell Direction24/25
Swell Size9/25
Swell Period2/25
Wind0/25
Raw Score35/100
Adjustments
🤢 Wind History-21
🌊💨 Windswell-3
🌊 Tide+5
💨 Gusty Wind-5
⚠️ Weak Component-10
📉 Undersized Swell-8
⚖️ Penalty Stack Cap+1
Adjusted Score0/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score0
🤢 Morning Sickness🌊 Optimal tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
WNW (300°)
Direction range
270° - 340°
Size range
0.8m - 3m
Ideal size
2.3m
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?

Klitmoller works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.2m and 0.8m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Klitmoller?

Offshore wind at Klitmoller blows from the ESE (120°). Anything in the 80° to 160° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Klitmoller?

Klitmoller wants WNW swell (270° to 340°) between 0.8m and 3m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.

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?

Fly into AAL, then allow about 60 minutes by road. 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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