Juel first sailed towards the northwest in the direction of Öresund, but then turned south towards Jasmund, the north-eastern part of Rügen. The weather was calm throughout the day and the two fleets made little progress.
Juel's journey started by sailing northwards towards Öresund, but he soon decided to alter his course and sail southwards towards Jasmund, which is situated in the northeastern part of Rügen. The serene weather conditions resulted in both naval forces making little headway throughout the day.