About This Spot
Baltrum, Germany is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Germany.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves and Medium waves and Big waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With W–WNW–NW winds, peaking from January to November, Baltrum, Germany delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Wind is coming mainly from western directions. Due to predominant weather created by the highs and lows over the Atlantic the wind force can vary from 2-9 Bft. In the season from April through October the are quite a few days with good sailing conditions (at least 50% rates usable wind forces (3-5 Bft). Summer generally lighter winds. Fall and spring best winds. Best direction is West to Northwest.
When to Go
Water: from November until March very cold (below 10°C), from April until October acceptable (summer can get up to 20°C). Air: can vary as well from below zero in winter times up to nice 30°C in summer. Due to the weather conditions riding is possible at least from April to October. Off-season surfing possible, but drysuit recommended.
What to Expect
On the north shore there is due to tidal changes (2.5 m) everything from flat and very shallow water to choppy wave up to 2.5m. Off the islands north coast there is a sand reef about 400-500m. This makes kiting very safe due to the fact that within the tidal window from three hours before and after low tide the depth is not more than 1-1.5m in the average.
Wind & Conditions
W · WNW · NW · NNW
Best wind direction
Wind is coming mainly from western directions. Due to predominant weather created by the highs and lows over the Atlantic the wind force can vary from 2-9 Bft. In the season from April through October the are quite a few days with good sailing conditions (at least 50% rates usable wind forces (3-5 Bft). Summer generally lighter winds. Fall and spring best winds. Best direction is West to Northwest.
Best Months
Water Conditions
On the north shore there is due to tidal changes (2.5 m) everything from flat and very shallow water to choppy wave up to 2.5m. Off the islands north coast there is a sand reef about 400-500m. This makes kiting very safe due to the fact that within the tidal window from three hours before and after low tide the depth is not more than 1-1.5m in the average.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
Coming from Bremen you take to Autobahn A29 to Oldenburg and Emden. From there You take the route to Norden. Follow the signs to the island 'Baltrum'. The ferry harbor is Nessmersiel. The ferry takes about 30min. On the island there is frequent lodging possibilities, from hotels to flats for rent. The last train station is Norden. You can take the bus of the ferry operator to the harbor Nessmersiel.
Location
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