Nordstranden

Denmark Coastal 1 - Excellent

Nordstranden is a bathing beach on the island of Læsø in Denmark, stretching approximately 2.5 km along the coast. The beach is sandy with stones and has a sandy bottom, with width varying from about 5 to 30 meters. Water depth is approximately 0.5 meters at 10 meters from shore and about 1.5 meters at 50 meters from shore. The water is clear with visibility exceeding 1 meter and contains very few or no algae.

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Water

Saltwater coastal beach. The beach spans approximately 2.5 km. Beach width varies from 5 to 30 meters. Water depth is approximately 0.5 meters at 10 meters offshore and approximately 1.5 meters at 50 meters offshore. Water currents are weak to strong from variable directions, predominantly from the west. Depth conditions vary significantly due to tides, currents, and weather conditions.

Location

Nordstranden is located on Læsø island in Læsø Municipality, Denmark. The responsible authority is Læsø Kommune, Doktorvejen 2, 9940 Læsø, telephone 9621 3000.

Season

Water quality monitoring occurs annually, with classification review conducted in April/May.

Water Quality

Water quality is classified as Excellent. Monitoring data from 2019–2022 consistently shows Excellent quality classification. Intestinal enterococci levels: 100 cfu/100 mL (Excellent threshold). Escherichia coli levels: 250 cfu/100 mL (Excellent threshold). No known pollution sources in the area. Water is clear with visibility exceeding 1 meter. Very few or no algae present. No blue-green algae detected.