About This Spot
Norderney / Detmold, Germany is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Germany.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Flat and Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE–ENE–E winds, peaking from March to November, Norderney / Detmold, 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. Works best in W, NW, NE and E.
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. Further outside a nice wave can build up with NW winds.
Wind & Conditions
NE · ENE · E · W · WNW · NW
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. Works best in W, NW, NE and E.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat to choppy water. Further outside a nice wave can build up with NW winds.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
From Bremen take A28 to Emden. Here take B210 towards Aurich and before Aurich take B72 to Norden and Norddeich. Here take a boat/ferry to Norderney. On Norderney get to Detmold on the north shore east of the Januskopf. Park at the clinic and walk for a bit. Special rules for using your car during the season. Check the internet before you go.
Location
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