Hooksiel, Germany is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide
.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Hooksiel, Germany is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide
.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
How to get there
The beach is north of Wilhelmshaven. Just follow the A29 to Wilhelmshaven until it ends, at the red light straight on. Just follow this way for about 5 km, you will see industrial plants on the left. When you cross the bridge on windy days, you will already see kites right in front of you.
The beach is north of Wilhelmshaven. Just follow the A29 to Wilhelmshaven until it ends, at the red light straight on. Just follow this way for about 5 km, you will see industrial plants on the left. When you cross the bridge on windy days, you will already see kites right in front of you.
Air 20-30°C in August, water about 15°C. Season starts in April and ends in October. Off-season kiting possible but rather rare in water around 2°C and air around 2-5°C. Wetsuit always needed.
There is
Frontal wind
at Hooksiel, Germany.
In general there is mostly westerly wind. Can be any strength, best in spring and fall, summer lighter. Pretty gusty with west winds.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Hooksiel, Germany are
March, April, May, September, October and November
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Air 20-30°C in August, water about 15°C. Season starts in April and ends in October. Off-season kiting possible but rather rare in water around 2°C and air around 2-5°C. Wetsuit always needed.
There is
Frontal wind
at Hooksiel, Germany.
In general there is mostly westerly wind. Can be any strength, best in spring and fall, summer lighter. Pretty gusty with west winds.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Hooksiel, Germany are
March, April, May, September, October and November
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide
.
Hooksiel, Germany is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Tidal size.
Sandy beach. The size depends on the tide. Kitesurfing zone is signed. The kite beach and the designated kitezone is right behind cashier #2. Important: kites are only to be started and landed in this specific zone. The beach is about 50m long.
Hooksiel is a tidal spot. Riding is possible about 2.5h before and after high tide. The water's character varies about every minute with the raise and wall of the waters level. In general Hooksiel is a flat water spot, although the water may become pretty choppy.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide
.
Hooksiel, Germany is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Tidal size.
Sandy beach. The size depends on the tide. Kitesurfing zone is signed. The kite beach and the designated kitezone is right behind cashier #2. Important: kites are only to be started and landed in this specific zone. The beach is about 50m long.
Hooksiel is a tidal spot. Riding is possible about 2.5h before and after high tide. The water's character varies about every minute with the raise and wall of the waters level. In general Hooksiel is a flat water spot, although the water may become pretty choppy.
Need to know
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
