Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Next Big City
Westerland
Next Town
Rantum
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Toilet, Food

Water

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.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Big
Hazards:
Other
Beach Users:
June, July, August

Long beach with perfect white sand, no rocks.

Weather

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.

Wind

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.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

No parking, but you can drop off your gear closer to the beach.

Extra information

Rules
Fees

Beach access fee during summer.

Nightlife

No information