Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Germany |
Next Big City |
Westerland |
Next Town |
Rantum |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Toilet, Food |
Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Germany |
Next Big City |
Westerland |
Next Town |
Rantum |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Toilet, Food |
Type: |
Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
Currents |
Quality: |
Cloudy |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Can be very tough in onshore winds to get out, due to the shore break. From 3-4 m big waves with lots of power to small choppy waves. 3m tide. Stronger current when its coming from South or North.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
Other |
Beach Users: |
June, July, August |
Long beach with perfect white sand, no rocks.
Spring:
|
Normal |
Summer:
|
Shorty, Normal |
Fall:
|
Normal |
Winter:
|
Thick |
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.
Best Months: |
April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
N, S, SSW, SW, NW, NNW |
Main Direction: |
SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW |
Most direction from West. Fall and autumn best winds, can be very strong. Normally good winds all-year with exception of the summer.
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
No parking, but you can drop off your gear closer to the beach.
Rules |
Fees |
Beach access fee during summer.