Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Next Big City
Hamburg, Bremen
Next Town
Cuxhaven, Sahlenburg
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking

Water

Type:
Shallow, Flat, Chop
Hazards:
Wave breaker
Quality:
Cloudy
Best Tide:
High tide

Water sports possible from 2.5 hours before high tide until max. 3 hours after high tide. During the actual hide tide water is very choppy. Before and after the water is flat and shallow. Crowed in summer.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Medium
Hazards:
No information
Beach Users:
July, August

Sandy beach. Crowed in summer not only because of kite lessons.

Weather

Spring:
Normal
Summer:
Shorty, Normal
Fall:
Normal
Winter:
Thick

Air 20-30°C in August, water about 18°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.

Wind

Best Months:
March, April, May, September, October, November
Wind Type:
Frontal
Best Direction:
N, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW
Main Direction:
SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW

Predominating westerly winds coming with depressions. Best in fall and spring. Lighter winds during summer. Normally gusty when directly onshore. Best in N, NW, W and SW.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

Autobahn A27 until Cuxhaven. Follow signs "Kurgebiete" and "Sahlenburg". In Sahlenburg follow the only road allowed to the beach. Surfers are allowed to park directly at the beach from 3 hours before high tide until 3 hours afterwards. Make sure to park your car that still bigger cars can pass. Free parking.

Extra information

Rules
Zones, Time, Fees

Kitesurfing allowed all year, but only 5 hours before and 3 hours after high tide. Windsurfing and kitesurfing are only allowed at the two segments of the beach at the far south of the village. No surfing in the nature reserve or the swimmers' area, otherwise the spot will be closed! Toilets and showers only open during the season. Entering the beach during the season cost about 2.50 Euro. The kitebeach is also the only beach allowed for dogs.

Nightlife

Go to Cuxhaven or for a drink to the 'Kajuete' in Sahlenburg.