Great surf spots at the Northwest Coast
No matter if you are a pro surfer or you are surfing for the first time, you will find the best spots to test your surfing skills here on the Northwest coast.
At the Northwest coast you will find some of Europes best surf spots. The well-known area Cold Hawaii extends from Hanstholm to Thyborøn. Cold Hawaii is a true surfers paradise with more than 30 great surfspots along the coastal line in Thy. Have a surf or SUP fun yet challenging course with your friends or familie at Cold Hawaii Surf Camp in Klitmøller. A little more south, in Thyborøn, you can have similar courses with Thyborøn Surfcenter. Due to Thyborøn Canal, you might also find beginner-waves here.
Going up north along the Northwest coast, you will find more great surf conditions. Løkken and Hirtshals has great surfspots, especially for beginners. Even though you are a beginner, you should always have an instructor with you. At North Shore Surf in Løkken they offer surf courses, sauna and wilderness bath. Also you can take SUP and surf courses at Hirtshals Surf & natur.
Find your surf spot on the Northwest Coast here:
Along the Northwest Coast, you’ll find some of Denmark’s most varied surfing opportunities. Here, conditions range from wide, beginner-friendly sandy beaches to rugged reefs, jetties and more challenging waves for the experienced. That’s why it’s not just about one surf spot, but an entire stretch of coastline where wind, weather and experience determine where the day’s best session can be found. Here are 10 top surfing areas — from Cold Hawaii to the more northerly spots around Løkken and Hirtshals.
Klitmøller - Tolderstien, Point Perfect, Revet and Bunkers
Klitmøller is the best-known surfing spot in Cold Hawaii and offers everything from child-friendly small waves at Point Perfect to more challenging conditions at Revet and Bunkers. It’s the perfect spot for beginners, longboarders, shortboarders, SUP, windsurfers and kite surfers — depending on the spot, the wind and the swell.
Level: Beginner to expert
Vorupør: Little Pier, Big Pier and the South Side
Vorupør is ideal for beginners and offers a surf school at Lille Mole, but also has more challenging waves around Store Mole and on the south side. A great spot if you want to combine surfing with town life, sea bathing and a classic coastal atmosphere.
Level: Beginner to advanced
Hanstholm: Middles, Fiskemelen, Fakir and Fisherman’s
Hanstholm offers different conditions to Klitmøller and Vorupør, as the coastline is oriented differently. Here you’ll find a variety of wind conditions, long left-hand waves, opportunities for stand-up paddleboarding, and a few very challenging spots for experts.
Level: Intermediate to expert
Bøgsted Rende and Stenbjerg
More rugged and natural surfing in the heart of Thy National Park. Here, the conditions are often a bit wilder, bigger and less ‘staged’ than at the better-known spots. Ideal for experienced surfers and for experiencing surfing in the wild.
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Agger: The Black Houses and Long Pier
Agger is the southern Cold Hawaii classic, offering rougher conditions, strong currents and a heavy reliance on sandbanks. It’s not primarily a spot for beginners, but is ideal for experienced surfers and for that road trip vibe.
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Thyborøn: The West Coast and the Thyborøn Canal
Thyborøn is an ideal spot for beginners and those looking for structured lessons, particularly as the channel, fjord and open sea offer a variety of options all within close proximity. It’s perfect for families, groups and those trying surfing for the first time.
Level: Beginner to intermediate
Løkken: Løkken Pier and the beach around North Shore Surf
Løkken is ideal for beginners, children and groups. The combination of surfing, a sauna, a beach town and easy access makes it a fantastic destination — especially for those who aren’t necessarily chasing the biggest waves.
Level: Beginner to intermediate
Hirtshals: Husmoderstranden, the harbour area and the ferry wave
Hirtshals is fascinating because the area features both ordinary coastal waves and the more unusual phenomenon of ferry waves — that is, waves created by the movement of ferries in the harbour. It’s more of a niche, local spot than a classic surf spot, but it’s a real curiosity and makes for great storytelling.
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Tversted and Uggerby
Northern coastal spots with more open beaches, natural surroundings and a lesser-known surfing scene. Here, it’s more about freedom, tranquillity and off-the-beaten-track sessions than about established surfing facilities.
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Blokhus / Saltum / Jammerbugt
Great wide beaches, easy access and ideal conditions for beginners, bodyboarding, SUP in small waves and beach activities. More of a “family holiday” kind of surf than hardcore Cold Hawaii.
Level: Beginner to intermediate
Thorsminde: The North Sea and Nissum Fjord
Thorsminde offers both rugged west coast conditions on the ocean side and calmer options on the fjord side at Nissum Fjord. This makes the area ideal for surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing and safer sessions for beginners.
Level: Beginner to advanced
Surfing lessons and courses on the Northwest Coast
Cold Hawaii Surf Camp in Klitmøller
Klitmøller, North Jutland
Spirit Surf – mobile kitesurfing school
Harboøre, North Jutland
Viking Surf House - Surf and SUP-lessons
Klitmøller, North Jutland
