Baltrum, Germany
Baltrum, Germany is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves, Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W, WNW, NW and NNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Low Tide,Coming Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Baltrum, Germany is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves, Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W, WNW, NW and NNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Low Tide,Coming Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Coming from Bremen you take to Autobahn A29 to Oldenburg and Emden. From there You take the route to Norden. Follow the signs to the island 'Baltrum'. The ferry harbor is Nessmersiel. The ferry takes about 30min. On the island there is frequent lodging possibilities, from hotels to flats for rent. The last train station is Norden. You can take the bus of the ferry operator to the harbor Nessmersiel.
Nearest Airports
Distance
565km from spot
540km from spot
225km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Coming from Bremen you take to Autobahn A29 to Oldenburg and Emden. From there You take the route to Norden. Follow the signs to the island 'Baltrum'. The ferry harbor is Nessmersiel. The ferry takes about 30min. On the island there is frequent lodging possibilities, from hotels to flats for rent. The last train station is Norden. You can take the bus of the ferry operator to the harbor Nessmersiel.
Nearest Airports
Distance
565km from spot
540km from spot
225km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Baltrum, Germany
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Water: from November until March very cold (below 10°C), from April until October acceptable (summer can get up to 20°C). Air: can vary as well from below zero in winter times up to nice 30°C in summer. Due to the weather conditions riding is possible at least from April to October. Off-season surfing possible, but drysuit recommended.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Frontal wind at Baltrum, Germany.
Wind is coming mainly from western directions. Due to predominant weather created by the highs and lows over the Atlantic the wind force can vary from 2-9 Bft. In the season from April through October the are quite a few days with good sailing conditions (at least 50% rates usable wind forces (3-5 Bft). Summer generally lighter winds. Fall and spring best winds. Best direction is West to Northwest.
Wind usually blows from N, SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Baltrum, Germany are January, February, March, April, May, September, October and November .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Water: from November until March very cold (below 10°C), from April until October acceptable (summer can get up to 20°C). Air: can vary as well from below zero in winter times up to nice 30°C in summer. Due to the weather conditions riding is possible at least from April to October. Off-season surfing possible, but drysuit recommended.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Frontal wind at Baltrum, Germany.
Wind is coming mainly from western directions. Due to predominant weather created by the highs and lows over the Atlantic the wind force can vary from 2-9 Bft. In the season from April through October the are quite a few days with good sailing conditions (at least 50% rates usable wind forces (3-5 Bft). Summer generally lighter winds. Fall and spring best winds. Best direction is West to Northwest.
Wind usually blows from N, SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Baltrum, Germany are January, February, March, April, May, September, October and November .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Low Tide,Coming Tide .
Baltrum, Germany is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves, Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
The beach is easily accessible due to the fact that the island is fully developed as recreation area for tourists. A few solid stone dams have to be watched out for. But there is much space to avoid them. There is a sandy beach with periodically lots of small shells. The beach is spacious for launching and landing a kite. You have to stay away from the swimming areas.
On the north shore there is due to tidal changes (2.5 m) everything from flat and very shallow water to choppy wave up to 2.5m. Off the islands north coast there is a sand reef about 400-500m. This makes kiting very safe due to the fact that within the tidal window from three hours before and after low tide the depth is not more than 1-1.5m in the average.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Low Tide,Coming Tide .
Baltrum, Germany is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves, Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
The beach is easily accessible due to the fact that the island is fully developed as recreation area for tourists. A few solid stone dams have to be watched out for. But there is much space to avoid them. There is a sandy beach with periodically lots of small shells. The beach is spacious for launching and landing a kite. You have to stay away from the swimming areas.
On the north shore there is due to tidal changes (2.5 m) everything from flat and very shallow water to choppy wave up to 2.5m. Off the islands north coast there is a sand reef about 400-500m. This makes kiting very safe due to the fact that within the tidal window from three hours before and after low tide the depth is not more than 1-1.5m in the average.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Currents and Wavebreakers
.
Beach risks reported:
Stones,Shells
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Currents and Wavebreakers
.
Beach risks reported:
Stones,Shells
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Best Schools in Germany
Additional information
We don’t know if a parking is available at Baltrum, Germany.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
Kiting allowed from April until October from 10 am until 1 hour before sunset. Baltrum is one of seven islands ashore the German northwest coast. Because the islands is a recreation area is is well developed but expensive as well. There is a variety of apartments for rent. Nightlife is quite poor because mostly families come here for holidays. There is no specific rules, just keep out of the swimming area marked by red and white buoys. Check locals for the changing tides or give the local windsurfing school a call.
Webcams around Baltrum, Germany
Webcams around Baltrum, Germany
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Germany
More about Germany
Wind stats in Germany...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
---|---|
Jan | 73 |
Feb | 70 |
Mar | 68 |
Apr | 60 |
May | 53 |
Jun | 54 |
Jul | 54 |
Aug | 54 |
Sep | 61 |
Oct | 65 |
Nov | 72 |
Dec | 76 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 4 kitesurf schools and 268 kitesurf spots in Germany.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Baltrum, Germany

















