Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Denmark |
Next Big City |
Aalborg |
Next Town |
Hou |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
No information |
Features: |
Food |
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Water
Type: |
Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
No information |
Quality: |
No information |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Fairly small waves, but quite regular in frequency. Areas between waves with almost flat water. Not much tide.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Shells |
Beach Users: |
None |
Somewhat narrow but very long an unused, so lots of space to launch. There are dunes as well. A few stones and shells but not bad.
Weather
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Spring:
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Normal, Thick |
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Summer:
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Shorty, Normal |
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Fall:
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Normal, Thick |
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Winter:
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Thick |
Same temperatures as usual in Denmark. Water temp seldom above 21°C, but sometimes below freezing in winter. A wetsuit is usually necessary. Season is March to at least October. Off-season surfing is definitely possible.
Wind
Best Months: |
March, April, May, September, October, November |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
No information |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Usually good and stable winds. Any strength possible with depressions. Best winds in fall and spring. Summer lighter.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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No information |
From Aalborg follow the motorway towards Fredrickshavn. Around 10km outside Aalborg a sign says Hou. Follow the signs to that city. When arrived drive towards the harbour (havn). This is where you start.
Extra information
Rules |
No information |
Nightlife
No information