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Skagen is Denmark's largest fishing port, handling 60% of Danish landings by volume in 2024, and sits at the northern tip of Jutland. Its port combines landing, auction, handling, processing and service activity for vessels operating in the Skagerrak and North Sea.
UK time. Heights relative to mean sea level, not chart datum. Not for navigation.
11°C, partly cloudy; wind SE 5 knots (force 2), gusts 10 knots; waves 0.2 m; sea temperature 12°C.
| Day | Highest waves | Wind | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 Oct | 0.3 m | F3 SE, gusts 14 kt | Calm |
| Tue 20 Oct | 0.8 m | F5 E, gusts 31 kt | Moderate |
| Wed 21 Oct | 0.9 m | F5 E, gusts 31 kt | Moderate |
| Thu 22 Oct | 0.6 m | F4 SE, gusts 25 kt | Moderate |
| Fri 23 Oct | 0.9 m | F4 S, gusts 27 kt | Moderate |
| Sat 24 Oct | 1.7 m | F5 SE, gusts 41 kt | Rough |
| Sun 25 Oct | 1.5 m | F6 SE, gusts 45 kt | Rough |
The town developed around one of Denmark's best-known fishing communities. Its strategic location between the Skagerrak and the Kattegat continues to shape its role in the modern seafood economy.
Herring, mackerel, plaice, cod, haddock, industrial fish
Skagen is a strong B2B location for auction buyers, processors, exporters, vessel services and cold-chain operators. It connects Danish landings with Scandinavian and wider European seafood markets.
🐟 Cod · 🐟 Haddock · 🐠 Mackerel · 🐠 Herring · 🐟 Plaice