Hvide Sande
Waves by the Hvide Sande channel jetties, on a dune spit between the sea and the fjord.
Hvide Sande sits on a narrow dune spit between the North Sea and Ringkøbing Fjord. By the jetties of the channel connecting the two, sandbanks form waves for several levels.
The fjord is also one of Europe's big kite and windsurf spots.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | W, NW, SW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, SE, NE |
| Tide | No significant tide |
| Size | 0.5–2.5 m |
| Best season | Autumn to spring |
| Crowd | Medium |
| Localism | Low |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A shortboard or funboard; a longboard in small swell. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Hvide Sande
The water is around 4 °C in winter and 16 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
For water below 7 °C.
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Localism and vibe
An open vibe.
Surfing style
Beach break by the jetties.
Hazards
Channel currents and buoys.
Map
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.