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Hjerting

📍 Esbjerg, Denmark · Kiteboarding spot

Hjerting is a kiteboarding spot near Esbjerg in Denmark, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing NW wind.

CountryDenmark
Nearest townEsbjerg
Water typeShallow lagoon
LaunchLagoon
Best wind directionNW
TideHigh tide
Coordinates55.5315, 8.3433

About Hjerting

Flat water in the bay. Big difference between high and low tide under normal wind conditions. If the wind is strong South/Southwest the tide is not that important. No surf at low tide. Shallow water before and after high tide. Boats in the bay.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Hjerting offers shallow lagoon conditions with NW wind, launching from lagoon.

How do I get to Hjerting?

Drive to Esbjerg road E20. Go through the city drive north towards Hjerting.

Hazards at Hjerting

Ships, Mole, Shells.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Hjerting?

3 kite schools operate in Denmark. See kite schools in Denmark →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.