Hanstholm – Middles

Hanstholm · Denmark · Denmark

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The best-known windsurf spot in the area, in the dunes east of Hanstholm harbour. For surfers it comes alive in winter on big west swells when other spots are messy, with mostly left-handers.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter
Boards
A shortboard or step-up.

When it works

✓ A big west swell with a south wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Northerly onshore wind; very big days make the paddle out almost impossible.

Watch out for

  • currents
  • rocks

Best months

January, February, March, October, November, December

Local tips

A strong current runs north-east along the coast. Big rocks and mussel beds lie in the water. Windsurfers were here first: give them room. Water drops to about 5 °C in winter: a 5/4 or 6/5 wetsuit with boots, gloves and a hood.

Getting there

Use the large dune meadow (parking) east of the harbour, which now has a toilet block.

Travel notes

How often it works
Best on the big west swells of winter; on normal days it belongs to the windsurfers.
Crowd and vibe
Shared with many windsurfers and kiters on windy days.
Camping and vans
Hanstholm Camping is about 2 km away. Nearest campsite about 2 km away.
Facilities
Dune meadow with parking and toilets.
Water quality
No EU bathing-water site was found near Hanstholm; the nearest, Vigsø, about 5 km east, was rated excellent in 2023–2025 in the European Environment Agency data.

Ideal conditions

Swell
WSW–NW best, SW–NNW works
Size
1.5–3 m offshore swell; starts at 1 m, holds to 4 m
Period
7 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore SSE–WSW; handles onshore up to 15 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
NNE (23°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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