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MSFD Skagen Skagen Strand
OSPAR beach ID:
DK004
Country:
Denmark (incl. the Faeroe Islands)
Region:
1. Northern North Sea
Summary information
Tourism:
Yes
Cleaned:
Yes
Litter collection:
Yes
Beach factsheet:
Yes
Beach geography
Beach width at mean low spring tide:
25m
Beach width at mean high spring tide:
60m
Total length of beach:
5000m
Back of beach:
Dunes
Prevailing currents off the beach:
E
Prevailing winds:
W
Direction the beach is facing when looking from the beach to the sea:
N
Beach coordinates
GPS coordinate 100m Start N/S:
57°44'55.07"N
100m Start E/W:
10°34'54.70"E
GPS coordinate 100m End N/S:
57°44'56.04"N
100m End E/W:
10°35'0.47"E
Beach location
Beach features
Type of beach material (%coverage):
Shingle
Beach topography:
Gently sloping, exposed
Beach usage & access
Usage 1:
Coastal walking
Usage 1 when:
Whole year round
Usage 2:
Swimming
Usage 2 when:
Seasonal
Usage 3:
Wildlife watching
Usage 3 when:
Whole year round
Access to the beach:
Pedestrian
Nearest town
Distance to the nearest town:
2.0km
Nearest town:
Skagen
Position of the town in relation to survey area:
South
Residential population of this town:
8200
Developments
Development behind the beach:
No
Food/drink outlets
Are there food and/or drink outlets on the beach:
No
Nearest shipping lane
Distance from the beach to the nearest shipping lane:
3.0km
Type of shipping that uses this lane:
All kinds
Position of shipping lane in relation to survey area:
N
Nearest harbour
Distance from the beach to the nearest harbour:
3.0km
Harbour name:
Skagen Harbour
Position of the harbour in relation to the survey area:
S
Type of harbour:
Recreational and commercial
Nearest river mouth
Name of the river:
None in close proximity
Waste water discharge
Discharge(s) of waste water nearby:
Yes
Beach cleaning
Beach cleaning seasonal:
Weekly
Seasonal cleaning months:
April to October
Cleaning method:
Manually
Responsible for cleaning:
The municipality of Frederikshavn