Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 6 years of historical weather data.
30%
Avg Wind Days
year-round
10.1kts
Avg Wind
year-round
10°
Avg Temp
feels 7°
6yrs
Data History
analyzed
Spot Overview
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Beach BreakSpot Type
BeginnerSkill Level
Waves breaking on sandy bottom, varied conditions
About This Spot
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.
Hazards & Safety
Shallow water near shore
Low wind reliability (30.3%)
Choppy water conditions
Potential submerged objects or debris in nearshore zone
Limited fetch distance
Live Wind Forecast
Real-time wind conditions and 10-day forecast powered by ECMWF
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Water Conditions
Historical ocean data for wetsuit planning & water type
11°C
Avg Water Temp
0.6m
Avg Waves
💨 Choppy
Typical Conditions
🥶 6/5mm + Boots/Gloves
Typical Wetsuit
Normal wind chop, typical conditions
Wind Characteristics
WDominant Direction
Very GustyChallenging conditions, advanced only
Best Time to Kite
Wind reliability by time of day (average across all months)
Morning
6am – 12pm
34%wind days
Best
Afternoon
12pm – 6pm
36%wind days
Evening
6pm – 9pm
32%wind days
Monthly Breakdown
Historical averages based on 6 years of data
Month
Wind Days
Avg Wind
Temp
Water
Best Time
Rain
Jan
49%
12kts
3°feels -2°
4°
Eve
~14d
Feb
49%
12kts
3°feels -2°
3°
AM
~12d
Mar
27%
10kts
5°feels 0°
Monthly Water Conditions
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