Hvide Sande
Hvide Sande, Denmark
Hvide Sande is a small harbour town on the narrow strip of land between the North Sea and the Ringkøbing Fjord. The fjord side is Denmark's best flat-water wingfoil venue — large, shallow, and consistently windy. The GWA Wingfoil World Cup has been held here, cementing its reputation as a world-class competition venue.
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, March, November
Wind directions: NW, W, SW
Water: Flat, Waves
Bottom: Sand
Sports: Wingfoil, Kitesurf, Windsurf
Local tips
The fjord is the main venue — flat and fast with reliable NW/W winds. The North Sea beach on the west side offers wave riding when swell is running. The sluice gate between the fjord and the sea is a fascinating piece of engineering. Multiple rental schools in town.