Surf spot

Hornbaek

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Country: Denmark
Coordinates: 56.0930, 12.4629

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Wave period (s)	3	2.6	2.6	2.5	2.6	2.7	2.8	3.1	3.7	3.5	3.6	3	3.1	2.9	2.8	3.1	3	3.2	3.4	3.1	3	2.9	2.7	2.6	2.5	2.5	2.3	2.6	3.2	2.4	3.4	3	3.5	3.5	3.7	4	3.7	3.9	4.2	4.7	4.5	4.5	3.9	3.7	4.2	4.2	4.2	3.7	4.3	3.4	3.1	3.3	4	4.2	4.5	4.8
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Wind speed (km/h)	12.1	10.9	10.1	17	18.4	17.1	23	21.5	24.1	18.7	17.7	20	18	13.7	10.2	14.5	10.5	14.3	9.8	13	14.6	15.6	6.2	7.6	8.6	10.2	10.8	16.7	17.4	16.6	17.9	21.7	20.3	23.4	26	31.7	30	10	10.5	12.4	13.7	13.5	18.6	28.3	27.9	29.7	29.2	23.1	14.6	16.8	18.9	24.5	29.2	22.7	8.3	17.2
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Hornbæk, Denmark is a scenic North Sea/Øresund surf spot known for its beachbreak waves, easy access, and relaxed coastal vibe.

Quick description

Location: Hornbæk is on the north coast of Zealand, Denmark, near Helsingør.
Wave type: Mostly beachbreak, with waves that can be fun and peaky when the swell lines up.
Best conditions: Works best with northerly to easterly swells and suitable wind conditions; like many Danish spots, it’s often best in autumn and winter when storms generate more consistent surf.
Wave quality: Can be fun for beginners to intermediates, but on bigger days it can offer more powerful conditions.
Wind/chop: Wind is a big factor in Denmark, so cleaner sessions often depend on offshore or light winds.
Crowds: Usually not too crowded compared with many famous European surf destinations.
Amenities: Hornbæk is a pleasant beach town with cafés, parking, and easy beach access, making it a comfortable place for a surf trip.

Overall vibe

Hornbæk is a coastal, laid-back surf destination rather than a world-class consistent wave. It’s a good spot for surfers who want a scenic Danish beach, shortboard or longboard sessions when conditions line up, and a quieter alternative to more crowded surf areas.