Hou, Denmark is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Hou, Denmark is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
From Aalborg follow the motorway towards Fredrickshavn. Around 10km outside Aalborg a sign says Hou. Follow the signs to that city. When arrived drive towards the harbour (havn). This is where you start.
From Aalborg follow the motorway towards Fredrickshavn. Around 10km outside Aalborg a sign says Hou. Follow the signs to that city. When arrived drive towards the harbour (havn). This is where you start.
Same temperatures as usual in Denmark. Water temp seldom above 21°C, but sometimes below freezing in winter. A wetsuit is usually necessary. Season is March to at least October. Off-season surfing is definitely possible.
There is
Frontal wind
at Hou, Denmark.
Usually good and stable winds. Any strength possible with depressions. Best winds in fall and spring. Summer lighter.
The
best moments to come
to Hou, Denmark are
March, April, May, September, October and November
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Same temperatures as usual in Denmark. Water temp seldom above 21°C, but sometimes below freezing in winter. A wetsuit is usually necessary. Season is March to at least October. Off-season surfing is definitely possible.
There is
Frontal wind
at Hou, Denmark.
Usually good and stable winds. Any strength possible with depressions. Best winds in fall and spring. Summer lighter.
The
best moments to come
to Hou, Denmark are
March, April, May, September, October and November
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Hou, Denmark is a
Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Somewhat narrow but very long an unused, so lots of space to launch. There are dunes as well. A few stones and shells but not bad.
Fairly small waves, but quite regular in frequency. Areas between waves with almost flat water. Not much tide.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Hou, Denmark is a
Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Somewhat narrow but very long an unused, so lots of space to launch. There are dunes as well. A few stones and shells but not bad.
Fairly small waves, but quite regular in frequency. Areas between waves with almost flat water. Not much tide.
