The Surf Window

Blokhus

North Jutland, Denmark

Beach breakBeginner

One of Denmark's most popular beach resorts, Blokhus on the North Jutland coast has a charming traditional atmosphere, cars allowed on the beach, colourful beach cabins, and consistent North Sea surf for the Aalborg area's growing surf scene.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size–W 1–2m at 10–14s

Wind

SE

Light to E under 15 knots

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

Oct–Mar

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Beach break

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Multiple peaks along the beach

Length

50–100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Beginner to intermediate
  • •Why: Consistent but moderate North Sea beach break good for learning

Hazards

  • •Cold water
  • •Cars on the beach, unusual hazard shared with Løkken
  • •Crowded in Danish summer

Local Tips

  • •Cars driving on the beach is a traditional Danish coastal custom, watch for traffic
  • •The wooden beach cabins (strandingsmuseum) and resort culture are quintessentially Danish
  • •Aalborg (30 minutes) is a lively university city for post-surf nightlife

Location

Map showing the location of Blokhus in North Jutland, Denmark

57.2833, 9.6333