Surf spot

Gilleleje havn

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Country: Denmark
Coordinates: 56.1289, 12.3128

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Wave period (s)	3	2.5	2.5	2.6	2.5	2.5	3	3.2	3.6	3.7	3.3	2.8	2.8	2.6	2.8	3.1	3	3.2	3.5	3.2	3	2.8	2.6	2.5	2.4	2.3	2.3	2.8	3.1	2.3	3.5	3	3.6	3.6	3.8	3.8	3.6	4	4.3	4.7	4.5	4.3	3.7	3.6	4.3	4.6	4.5	4.2	4	3.1	3.4	3.5	4	4.5	5	5.2
Wave energy (kJ)	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	2	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	2	5	4	2	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
Wind speed (km/h)	12.2	11.5	11.1	17.7	18.5	17.4	25	22.7	25.3	20.9	19.7	21.2	17.1	14.6	12.3	16.8	11.6	19.5	10.9	14.1	15.4	15.3	6.5	7.3	9.1	11.2	11.7	17.4	17.3	15.3	16.9	20.9	20.2	22.5	25.1	31.1	28.2	10.9	11.7	12.7	13.8	13.2	18.4	29.4	28.1	31.9	31.3	25.9	15.9	17.7	19.4	25.2	29.3	23.2	10.1	19.8
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Gilleleje Havn, Denmark is a harbor-area surf spot on the north coast of Zealand, near the town of Gilleleje. It’s not a classic open-ocean beach break, but more of a small, sheltered harbor/point-style wave zone that can work when the swell and wind line up.

What it’s like

Wave quality: Usually modest and inconsistent, but can produce surfable waves in the right conditions.
Best conditions:
Onshore wind protection from some directions thanks to the harbor structure
North to northeast swell tends to be more favorable
Wave type: Mostly short, punchy waves; can be choppy or bumpy depending on wind.
Skill level: Better for beginners to intermediate surfers when it’s working, though local knowledge helps a lot.

Conditions and environment

Water temperature: Cold most of the year, so a wetsuit is essential.
Crowds: Usually not as crowded as major surf destinations, but space may be limited near the harbor.
Hazards:
Harbor traffic and structures
Variable currents and shifting sand/rock conditions
Can get tricky in strong wind or larger swell

Overall

Gilleleje Havn is more of a local, weather-dependent surf option than a reliable destination spot. If the forecast is good, it can offer fun, accessible waves, especially for a quick session in northern Zealand.