Borkum / Surfstrand, Germany is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide,Falling Tide
.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Borkum / Surfstrand, Germany !
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.
Borkum / Surfstrand, Germany is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide,Falling Tide
.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Borkum / Surfstrand, Germany !
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
From Groningen you go to Emshaven, from Hamburg, Hannover or Bremen you find the way about Emden. From Emshaven or Emden take the ferry to Borkum island. You can leave the car at the continent, take your kite/surf stuff only and your bike. If you come by train you have connection directly to the port, where the ferryboat is leaving. On the island you go further by train or bus. Borkum City, directly in front of the pedestrian zone, but there is also a big parking behind the dunes. You reach the 'Esplanada' after a few steps and you can admire the perfect all round spot.
From Groningen you go to Emshaven, from Hamburg, Hannover or Bremen you find the way about Emden. From Emshaven or Emden take the ferry to Borkum island. You can leave the car at the continent, take your kite/surf stuff only and your bike. If you come by train you have connection directly to the port, where the ferryboat is leaving. On the island you go further by train or bus. Borkum City, directly in front of the pedestrian zone, but there is also a big parking behind the dunes. You reach the 'Esplanada' after a few steps and you can admire the perfect all round spot.
For kitesurfing we recommend a wetsuit with long arms, surfing you can try with shorty on some days in the hottest months of the year. But better to use a steamer. In spring and autumn start well dressed with 5/4 mm wetsuit. All year riding possible, but winter gets very cold. In summer the temperature of the water is 19-20°C.
There is
Frontal wind
at Borkum / Surfstrand, Germany.
This save spot will work with every wind direction. Strong winds come from SW or NW with depressions. Best winds from fall to spring, summer lighter. East wind gusty due to buildings.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Borkum / Surfstrand, Germany are
March, April, May, September, October and November
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
For kitesurfing we recommend a wetsuit with long arms, surfing you can try with shorty on some days in the hottest months of the year. But better to use a steamer. In spring and autumn start well dressed with 5/4 mm wetsuit. All year riding possible, but winter gets very cold. In summer the temperature of the water is 19-20°C.
There is
Frontal wind
at Borkum / Surfstrand, Germany.
This save spot will work with every wind direction. Strong winds come from SW or NW with depressions. Best winds from fall to spring, summer lighter. East wind gusty due to buildings.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Borkum / Surfstrand, Germany are
March, April, May, September, October and November
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide,Falling Tide
.
Borkum / Surfstrand, Germany is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Big, sandy beach. Can get very packed in summer with tourists closer to the promenade.
Flat to choppy water. Shallow area in a channel at high tide. Outside waves.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide,Falling Tide
.
Borkum / Surfstrand, Germany is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Big, sandy beach. Can get very packed in summer with tourists closer to the promenade.
Flat to choppy water. Shallow area in a channel at high tide. Outside waves.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers and Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
Bystanders
.
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
July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers and Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
Bystanders
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
A
parking
is available at Borkum / Surfstrand, Germany.
There are
Showers
available on the spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot
Special areas. Stay away from sunbathers and swimmers. Rescue only during summer. Look out for special time regulations for driving a car on the island.
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