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As most of Denmark consists of coasts which are constantly passed by fast moving low pressure systems, this is an exciting playgound for all kind of wind needing vehicles. Sailors love the Kattegat and numerous waterways in north Jytland. Windsurfer and kite enthusiasts come in great numbers to the north sea , the so called fjords and the baltic sea alike. And the north sea, though blocked from the open ocean swells by the British Isles, offers surfable waves for the ones who know to read a weather map. If You can stand the cold it´ll be a fantastic waterwourld for You. Allthough the country is small and distances are short You´ll have to decide between two completely different environments. The areas facing the north sea are dominated by this very rough and sometimes brutal mini ocean. The Kattegat and the Islands of Sjaelland and Fyn have allmost the same wind conditions but face much mellower waters. Best time for Your x-over watersport trip to D-land is May to June and September to November. Then You´ll have very good chances on satisfying wind and waves combined with acceptable temperatures. Sun and clouds and rain are equaly devided. July and August can get hot and windless and waveless but there`ve been also years with good surfconditions in this time of the year. Dezember to Apris see a lot of wind and waves but are simply too cold for the normal guys and girls. |
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Denmarks west coast has good surf (for north sea standarts!) but is not the typical surftrip destination. Most of the swell is created by local winds and therefor windblown most of the time. Even if You are lucky enough to be there when the waves are on and the wind is off it´s just a couple of hours until the waves die or the wind turns on. So if You “only” surf, Denmark is very likely to frustrate You a lot. For those living in Denmark and der regions across the border, the north sea coast offers a surprisingliy high quota of fun surfing days as long as they have a flexible time scedule that alows them to make those 1 to 3 day trips when the elements cooperate. |
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