Tisvildeleje
A summer resort beach by a forest in Zealand, with northerly wind-swell waves.
Tisvildeleje is a resort village with a long beach next to the Tisvilde Hegn forest, an hour from Copenhagen. With a strong north or north-west wind, short waves come in and break near the pier.
It's a quiet alternative to Gilleleje.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | N, NW |
| Best wind (offshore) | N, NW, W |
| Tide | No significant tide |
| Size | 0.5–1.5 m |
| Best season | Autumn and winter, during northerly storms |
| Crowd | Light |
| 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 funboard or a shortboard with volume. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Tisvildeleje
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
A calm vibe.
Surfing style
Wind-swell waves.
Hazards
Stones and cold water.
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.