Best Time to Ride · Surfing · Denmark
Surfing in Denmark
1 surfing spots in Denmark. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for surfing.
Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best waves in Denmark: January–February, July, September–December (around 2.2 m, water 10°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).
- Smaller waves and the warmest water, good for beginners: August (around 1.5 m, water 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit).
- Top picks: Klitmøller.
KlitmøllerNorth Jutland, Denmark · best January–February, October–DecemberAdvanced only · 8°C water in season, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ AAL 83 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
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Best time to go →Wave height: average daily maximum.
Month by month in Denmark
| Month | Waves | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 2.7 m | 5°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 5°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.4 m | 4°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 5°C |
| MarchMar | 1.8 m | 5°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 7°C |
| AprilApr | 1.5 m | 8°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 10°C |
| MayMay | 1.3 m | 12°C | 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 14°C |
| JuneJun | 1.4 m | 16°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 17°C |
| JulyJul | 1.7 m | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 19°C |
| AugustAug | 1.5 m | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 19°C |
| SeptemberSep | 1.7 m | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 17°C |
| OctoberOct | 2.3 m | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 13°C |
| NovemberNov | 2.2 m | 10°C | 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 8°C |
| DecemberDec | 2.4 m | 7°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 6°C |
Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for surfing in Denmark?
Best waves in Denmark: January–February, July, September–December (around 2.2 m, water 10°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves). Smaller waves and the warmest water, good for beginners: August (around 1.5 m, water 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit).
What wetsuit do I need in Denmark?
It depends on the month: about 18°C water in August (4/3 wetsuit) and about 4°C in February (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).
Is Denmark good for beginners?
The spots here suit intermediate and advanced riders more than beginners.
Which airport is closest?
Aalborg Airport (AAL), 83 km from Klitmøller.
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