Klitmoller Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s look at what’s coming up for Klitmoller.

Right off the bat, the entire 16-day stretch is a bit of a struggle. We’ve got a long run of poor surf conditions with very little to get excited about. The first few days are a write-off, with tiny, weak swell and messy winds. It’s not until the 15th of July that we start to see a bit of pulse, but it’s still not great. Honestly, the only real window of interest comes right at the end on the 22nd of July.

Let’s start with the here and now. From Thursday the 9th through to around the 14th, it’s flat and messy. We’re looking at swell heights of 3 ft or less, with periods around 5 to 6 seconds – that’s short, weak windswell, and the combined energy is mostly in the low double digits (71 on the 9th morning, then dropping to 4 on the 9th afternoon). Winds are cross-on or onshore, making it choppy and unappealing. The water temp is 61°, which is about 1° warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s a touch on the warm side, but nothing wild.

The first little glimpse of something comes on the 15th of July. Wednesday morning we’ve got 3 ft of WNW swell, 6-second period, with light onshore wind. The afternoon looks a bit more interesting: 4 ft, period bumping up to 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 153 (moderate). The wind is still onshore, but it’s a gentle breeze, so it’s not too messy. Still, the score is a 0, so it’s not really surfable.

The 20th of July (Monday) is where things get a bit wild. The morning shows 8 ft of WNW swell, 7-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 656 (strong). The wind is cross-offshore, which cleans it up, but this is a big, powerful wave. At 8 ft, this is only for experts. The afternoon sees the same swell height and a slightly longer period of 8 seconds, with energy of 770 (very strong). This is the standout swell of the whole run, but the catch is the wind. The morning is cross-off, giving clean conditions, but the afternoon is also cross-off with a score of 2 out of 10 – it’s considered marginal. For a beach and point setup like Klitmoller, a longer-period swell (8 seconds is getting there) can work well on the point, but the sheer size means it’s a serious, heavy day. If you’re an expert, Monday the 20th is your best bet, but it’s a bit of a gamble.

The best overall window for a decent surf, though, is the 22nd of July (Wednesday). The morning has 4 ft of WNW swell, 7-second period, and combined energy of 132 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the SE, which is clean. The afternoon is even better: 5 ft of swell, 6-second period, energy of 169 (moderate), and glassy conditions with a light SSE wind. The water temp is around 61°, so about average. The score is only a 1, but it’s the cleanest, most surfable window we get. The swell is a bit short period, so it’ll be a bit weaker, but with glassy conditions, the point at Klitmoller should offer some fun, clean waves. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best of a poor run.

After that, the 23rd and 24th are a write-off again with onshore, strong winds and tiny, short-period swell.

So, to sum it up: the 16-day window is a tough one for Klitmoller. The only real standout is Monday the 20th of July, with 8 ft expert-level swell, but it’s a gamble. For a cleaner, more manageable session, target the 22nd of July – it’s glassy, 5 ft, and the best chance for a fun paddle.

Rusty.

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