Beaches

Also at the north beach

you can easily get to the sea

As the city name more than suggests, Hvide Sande’s beaches are definitely worth a visit. The sand is clean and white, and the dunes and beaches stretch as far as the eye can see both south and north.

From the shopping streets of the harbor, it’s just a few hundred meters to the south pier, where you’ll find one of Denmark’s best beaches. The south beach is easily accessible via the Vesterled artwork: a wave-like brick paving that allows pedestrians, cyclists and wheelchair users access down to the beach sand. You can even cycle all the way out along the south pier and back again.

The beach at the south pier is not only easily accessible, but also the city’s favorite beach and surf spot. During the school summer vacation, TrygFonden’s lifeguards ensure that bathing safety at the south beach is top notch, so you can safely swim in the sea, even with small children. However, always remember the good swimming advice you can read and learn more about below.

Also at the north beach, you can easily get to the sea. If you follow the road past the smokehouse and around via the north harbor, you can park in the space by the middle of the 3 windmills. The north beach is less suitable for swimming as there is typically a stronger current north of the piers. People love to take a walk to get close to the wind turbines and head out to the north pier and back.

TrygFonden's 5 bathing tips

Here you can see the 5 swimming tips developed by TrygFonden and the Danish Swimming Union:

Learn to swim

When you can swim, you can often save yourself and others from drowning. If you choose to enter the water even if you can’t swim, you should find a place where you can go to the bottom and where the water conditions are calm.

Never go in the water alone

When there are more of you, you can keep an eye on each other and react quickly if something goes wrong. It’s safer for everyone. Avoid dangerous games in the water and never shout for help for fun.

Read the wind and water

Use your eyes and common sense before swimming. Check the water depth and currents and keep an eye on the wind direction. In offshore winds, the surface water gets colder and swim toys, inflatables and air mattresses quickly drift out to sea – which can create dangerous situations. There is also an increased risk for firefighters. Look at the movement of the water on the surface. If the waves are creating foam, you can see where the foam is flowing and follow the current. With onshore winds, there is an increased risk of riptides with strong outflow.

Get to know the beach

A new beach can be full of surprises that are not visible to the naked eye. Ask the locals or a lifeguard about the specifics of the beach before you enter the water. Is there a fast ferry passing by that can cause big waves? Is the beach known to be very steep, so it gets deep quickly? Are there piers or groynes that affect the current? Abroad, you should also be aware of underwater reefs or dangerous animals. Always pay attention to beach signs and flags to help you assess the safety of the beach.

Don't let the kids out of your sight

Stay close to your swimming children so you can see and hear each other and you can intervene if necessary. Even older children who swim well in a swimming pool can easily get into trouble when they encounter currents and waves. Therefore, keep a close eye on children and make sure they are not distracted.

Water sports

Sydstranden is a well-known and loved wave spot where surfers, kiters, windsurfers and stand-up paddlers can frolic in the North Sea. The spot works in most westerly wind directions and can sometimes be surprisingly good in offshore winds.

It is not allowed to drive down to the beach, but from the campervan site on Tungevej you can easily get over the dune, down to the beach with your board and gear.

If you don’t have your own equipment and perhaps limited experience of surfing at sea, you can rent equipment and book lessons at Surfcaféen, located at the foot of the dune on Tungevej.

Only experienced surfers should go offshore in rough weather, and at the North Pier in general.