Klitmøller is the heart of Cold Hawaii, Denmark’s answer to the great wave areas. Offshore reefs line up the surf into clean lines that can rival the Atlantic for power. International surf and windsurf contests are held here, a spot for everyone who is chasing the wave.
| Area | Klitmøller, Cold Hawaii, Thy (Northwest Jutland) |
| Wind | Best waves from west to northwest, clean in an onshore west, often sideshore |
| Water | Reef-breaking waves with plenty of power, wind swell |
| Level | Advanced to pro |
| Sports | Wave riding, windsurfing, kitesurfing (for the able) |
| Camping & parking | Car parks at the spot, campsites and accommodation in the village |
| Character | World-class waves, contest spot, surfer village |
Reef waves with Atlantic power
Unlike the flat sandy beaches, the waves in Klitmøller break over offshore reefs that give them shape and force, and the crests often form straight lines. It works best in a west to northwest, clean in an onshore west. Because the coast runs south to north with a kink to the east, the spot catches almost any westerly sideshore.
Our take: For us Klitmøller is the place of longing on the Danish North Sea. When a storm rolls in and the reefs are working, it feels like the Atlantic, only much closer. Nothing for beginners, but a dream for everyone who loves the wave.
Cold Hawaii, 50 kilometres of coast
Cold Hawaii is not just Klitmøller, but a stretch of coast around 50 kilometres long in Thy with over 30 good surf spots between Hanstholm in the north and Agger in the south. If one spot isn’t working, the next is usually not far. That’s what makes the region so reliable for wave hunters.
Getting there and staying over
Klitmøller lies in the north of Jutland, easy to reach by car. The surfer village has campsites, accommodation and a relaxed scene. Whether enough wind and the right direction come together today is something the Wind Check helps you judge.
Klitmøller is a world-class wave, Denmark’s Cold Hawaii. You’ll find more areas in our spot overview.