Surf spot

Hundested strand

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Country: Denmark
Coordinates: 55.9683, 11.8473

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Wave height (m)	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.1	0	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0	0.1	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0	0.1	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
Wave direction	SW	W	W	W	WNW	WNW	W	WNW	W	W	W	W	WNW	W	WSW	NNW	NW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WSW	SE	SSE	WSW	SW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	NW	NW	NW	WNW	WNW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W
Wave period (s)	2.1	2.1	2.3	2.3	2.4	2.5	2.4	3	3.1	3.6	3.2	3	2.5	2.5	2.5	3	2.9	3.4	3.4	3.3	3.3	2.9	2.3	2.3	2.2	2.1	2.1	2.5	3	2.3	3.1	3.1	3.1	2.9	3	3.4	3.2	3.5	3.6	3.8	3.5	3.1	3	3.1	3.6	4.3	4.4	3.1	3.1	3	2.9	2.9	3.8	4	4.3	4.3
Wave energy (kJ)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	2	2	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	0	1	0	1	1
Wind speed (km/h)	18.8	16.3	16.5	19.5	21.1	21.8	29.5	28.6	32.5	30	29	25.8	19.2	19.6	25.2	30.4	27.6	26.7	18.7	21.8	22	17.3	19.7	11.3	18.1	18.6	22.5	20	19.2	19.5	23	27.7	27.8	32.5	34.3	32.7	22.7	21.6	18.2	22.4	25.8	23	32.4	39.9	36.4	43.5	41.1	36.4	25.3	29.1	35.1	30.6	31	26	24.5	28.5
Wind direction	SWCross-on	WOnshore	WNWCross-on	WOnshore	WOnshore	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWCross-on	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WNWCross-on	WOnshore	WSWOnshore	NWCross-on	WNWOnshore	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	WOnshore	WNWCross-on	WOnshore	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSECross	SSECross	SSECross-off	SSECross-off	SSECross-off	SSECross-off	SCross	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross	SSWBlown out	SWBlown out	WSWBlown out	WSWBlown out	WSWBlown out	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWBlown out	SWCross-on	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WNWCross-on

Hundested Strand, Denmark is a small North Sea-facing surf spot on the north coast of Zealand, near the harbor town of Hundested. It’s a scenic, easy-to-reach beach break that can offer fun waves when the wind and swell line up, especially in the autumn and winter.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly a beach break with shifting sandbars
Best conditions: Typically works best with a northwest to west swell and easterly offshore winds
Wave quality: Can be playful and fun, but often inconsistent and influenced by local wind conditions
Crowds: Usually not heavily crowded, though it can attract local surfers when conditions are good

Spot character

Beginner-friendly? It can be suitable for beginners on smaller days, but conditions can change quickly and the water is cold.
Advanced surfers: More interesting on bigger, cleaner swells when the sandbars are working well.
Water temperature: Cold year-round, so a thick wetsuit is needed, especially in winter.

Practical notes

Access: Easy beach access from Hundested town
Hazards: Watch for strong winds, currents, and cold water
Best season: Late autumn through early spring tends to be the most promising for surf