About This Spot
Borkum / Surfstrand, 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 Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With reliable winds, peaking from March to November, Borkum / Surfstrand, Germany delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
This save spot will work with every wind direction. Strong winds come from SW or NW with depressions. Best winds from fall to spring, summer lighter. East wind gusty due to buildings.
When to Go
For kitesurfing we recommend a wetsuit with long arms, surfing you can try with shorty on some days in the hottest months of the year. But better to use a steamer. In spring and autumn start well dressed with 5/4 mm wetsuit. All year riding possible, but winter gets very cold. In summer the temperature of the water is 19-20°C.
What to Expect
Flat to choppy water. Shallow area in a channel at high tide. Outside waves.
Wind & Conditions
This save spot will work with every wind direction. Strong winds come from SW or NW with depressions. Best winds from fall to spring, summer lighter. East wind gusty due to buildings.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat to choppy water. Shallow area in a channel at high tide. Outside waves.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
From Groningen you go to Emshaven, from Hamburg, Hannover or Bremen you find the way about Emden. From Emshaven or Emden take the ferry to Borkum island. You can leave the car at the continent, take your kite/surf stuff only and your bike. If you come by train you have connection directly to the port, where the ferryboat is leaving. On the island you go further by train or bus. Borkum City, directly in front of the pedestrian zone, but there is also a big parking behind the dunes. You reach the 'Esplanada' after a few steps and you can admire the perfect all round spot.
Location
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