Sylt / Westerland, Germany is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, SSW, SW, NW and NNW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Sylt / Westerland, Germany is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, SSW, SW, NW and NNW
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available 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
Sylt is an island in the North Sea, next to the border with Denmark. By train to Westerland. By car to Niebuell, then on a train shuttle to Westerland or to Romo (Denmark), then by ferry to List/Sylt. The ferry is cheaper, the car train is very expensive! Drive to Westerland and to the North of the big building on the beach is one access. The other is South of the buildung, at the Seeblick Restaurant.
Sylt is an island in the North Sea, next to the border with Denmark. By train to Westerland. By car to Niebuell, then on a train shuttle to Westerland or to Romo (Denmark), then by ferry to List/Sylt. The ferry is cheaper, the car train is very expensive! Drive to Westerland and to the North of the big building on the beach is one access. The other is South of the buildung, at the Seeblick Restaurant.
German summers last from June to September (water 16-20°C, air 15-25°C), shorty or short arm wetsuit recommended. Before and after get a warm wetsuit! Water drops to 4°C in November to February. Main season April-November, off-season possible, but very cold.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, SSW, SW, NW and NNW
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Sylt / Westerland, Germany.
Main direction from West. Fall and autumn best winds, can be very strong. Normally good winds all-year with exception of the summer.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Sylt / Westerland, Germany are
April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
German summers last from June to September (water 16-20°C, air 15-25°C), shorty or short arm wetsuit recommended. Before and after get a warm wetsuit! Water drops to 4°C in November to February. Main season April-November, off-season possible, but very cold.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, SSW, SW, NW and NNW
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Sylt / Westerland, Germany.
Main direction from West. Fall and autumn best winds, can be very strong. Normally good winds all-year with exception of the summer.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Sylt / Westerland, Germany are
April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Sylt / Westerland, Germany is a
Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Long beach with white sand, no rocks.
Can be very tough in onshore winds to get out, due to the shore break. From 3-4m big waves with lots of power to small choppy waves. 3m tide. Be aware of long rock lines (ca. 20m into the sea) every 100-200m from Westerland to Kampen. You can't see them while high tide! But they are marked with a sign on the beach. Strong current when its coming from South or North.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Sylt / Westerland, Germany is a
Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Long beach with white sand, no rocks.
Can be very tough in onshore winds to get out, due to the shore break. From 3-4m big waves with lots of power to small choppy waves. 3m tide. Be aware of long rock lines (ca. 20m into the sea) every 100-200m from Westerland to Kampen. You can't see them while high tide! But they are marked with a sign on the beach. Strong current when its coming from South or North.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Wavebreakers
.
Beach risks reported:
Bystanders,Other
.
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
Wavebreakers
.
Beach risks reported:
Bystanders,Other
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
A
parking
is available at Sylt / Westerland, Germany.
The spot has
Showers
and
Toilets
facilities.
There is
Food
available on the spot
In summertime it should be avoided! Flying kites is forbidden anyway and can cause problems. During summertime lots of tourists, so take these spot in summertime: Rantum K4 or Sansibar. Fee for accessing the beach. Tourists have right of way. Onshore wind is a no-no. At the beach of the Seeblick restaurant, talk to the guys in the restaurant first before going on the water for additional info.
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