Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 6 years of historical weather data.
Waves breaking on sandy bottom, varied conditions
Smidstrup is a beach break located on Denmark's east coast facing the Kattegat strait. The spot features a sandy beach with moderate residential development inland and clear demarcation between land and water. The shallow nearshore zone visible in the satellite imagery indicates a gradual seabed slope typical of Baltic/North Sea beaches. Water conditions are consistently choppy due to limited fetch and exposure characteristics. With average wind of 10.1 knots and reliability of only 30.3%, this spot experiences inconsistent conditions. Average wave height of 0.56m reflects minimal swell generation. Best conditions occur with northerly winds (0°) providing side-shore orientation along the west-facing coast. Water temperatures average 10°C, requiring seasonal thermal protection. The spot suits beginners and intermediate kiters during favorable wind windows, though low wind reliability means frequent flat spells. Kiters should exercise caution in shallow water near the beach and monitor local wind forecasts closely before sessions.
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Wind reliability by time of day (average across all months)
Historical averages based on 6 years of data
| Month | Wind Days | Avg Wind | Temp | Best Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49% | 12kts | 3°feels -2° | Eve |
| Feb | 49% | 12kts | 3°feels -2° | AM |
| Mar | 27% | 10kts | 5°feels 0° |
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| Apr | 22% | 9kts | 8°feels 4° | PM |
| May | 22% | 9kts | 12°feels 9° | PM |
| Jun | 18% | 9kts | 17°feels 15° | PM |
| Jul | 29% | 10kts | 18°feels 17° | PM |
| Aug | 17% | 9kts | 18°feels 17° | PM |
| Sep | 19% | 9kts | 15°feels 13° | PM |
| Oct | 39% | 11kts | 11°feels 8° | PM |
| Nov | 36% | 11kts | 7°feels 3° | AM |
| Dec | 36% | 11kts | 4°feels -1° | PM |