About This Spot
Knockster Tief, 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 water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With WSW–W winds, peaking from March to November, Knockster Tief, Germany delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Westerly winds with depressions. Best from fall to spring. Summer lighter. Nice NE and E winds in summer, but not very often. Best in westerlies.
When to Go
Summer is nice and warm. High season a shorty is ok, a few weeks with just shorts is possible. Usually a wetsuit is always needed. Water max 22°C in summer, normally around 15°C. Winter gets cold, but a thick wetsuit, gloves, mask and shoes make kiting almost year-round possible. Air: summer between 20-30°C, spring and fall around 15°C.
What to Expect
Flat to choppy water. Very big shallow area. Tidal, works only 2.5 hours before and after high tide. A small lake can form making riding possible for a longer time. Muddy bottom, shoes are recommended. Outside the little bay there can be very strong tidal currents (up to 8 kts), and a lot of shipping traffic.
Wind & Conditions
WSW · W
Best wind direction
Westerly winds with depressions. Best from fall to spring. Summer lighter. Nice NE and E winds in summer, but not very often. Best in westerlies.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat to choppy water. Very big shallow area. Tidal, works only 2.5 hours before and after high tide. A small lake can form making riding possible for a longer time. Muddy bottom, shoes are recommended. Outside the little bay there can be very strong tidal currents (up to 8 kts), and a lot of shipping traffic.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Emden take Larrelter Strasse until you reach Knock. Pass Knock and turn left onto Knockster Strasse. Follow it and turn left onto `Am Neuen Seedeich`. Park and get to the water crossing the dam.
Location
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