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Surfing in North Sealand

Photo: Tine Uffelmann

The surfing areas in North Sealand are among the best in Europe and one of the very best spots at Lynæs, a few kilometres from Hundested. All year round, you have the opportunity to catch wind of the sail as you head out from the beautiful area or along the North Coast of Sealand. 

Sup langs Nordkysten
Photo: Cph SUP Tours Tisvildeleje
Kite Kollektivet
Photo: Daniel Overbeck

One of the good things about North Sealand is that you are never far from the coast. The region has 400 km of coastline that offers ample opportunity to enjoy the sea and a wealth of exciting experiences.

Here you will find many small authentic fishing ports, as well as miles of beautiful beaches, many of which have been awarded the blue flag, for its excellent water quality. If you are looking for active experiences, the area is famous for its supreme windsurfing opportunities. If you are more into nature walks, beautiful sunsets over the sea to the sound of the waves, then the possibilities are open here in North Sealand.

Surfing at Lynæs, along the north coast and at Øresund

The waters at Lynæs is the perfect place for surfing and other water sports activities, such as kite and windsurfing, kayaking, stand-up paddling. The water is shallow and is especially suitable for beginners. The water along the entire north coast is the best for Stand Up Paddleboarding. Here, both can be calm and clear water and other days can be more turbulent water so that the board gets going on the waves.

Kite Kollektivet
Photo: Daniel Overbeck
Windsurfing i Nordsjælland
Photo: Tine Uffelmann

Windsurfing
Windsurfing is a mix of sailing and surfing. You use a surfboard of approx. 2.5 m. With a sail used on the sea or the fjord. The conditions along the coast in North Sealand and the Isefjord are perfect for surfing. In the area around Lynæs find flat, shallow water, which is ideal for learning to surf and along the North Sealand coast, it is wilder, with waves and wind, which provides perfect water for the more experienced windsurfers.

SUP | Stand Up Paddle
As it is also called, stand Up Paddle or SUP is sailing on a surfboard with a paddle in hand, which is used as a steering tool and propulsion. You paddle forward, all the while standing upright on his board. It is recommended to start on calm water until you have balance and control. It is a fun sport for all ages.

Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing is one of the wildest water sports activities. Here you combine paragliding with windsurfing. The power of the wind is utilized in the form of a large kite, which makes you sail on the water, on a shape of a surfboard. Starting with a gentle breeze and in shallow water, everyone can learn to kitesurf.

Fire gode råd

  • Vær opdateret på vejrforhold inden du tager ud og surfer. Det kan være alt afgørende for at du får en sjov, men også sikker dag.
  • Opsøg det lokale surf-netværk og få gode tips og tricks til at surfe i området.
  • Sæt dig ind i ”code of conduct” for surfere. Indenfor surfverdenen er der både uskrevne som skrevne, og af hensyn til sikkerheden anbefaler vi, at du sætter dig ind i dem, så du er godt klædt på til at surfe. 
  • Find en surfskole - på den måde kan du få det rigtige udstyr samt introduktionstimer til surfing.