About This Spot
Norderney / Januskopf, 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 experienced riders pushing their limits.
With NE–ENE–E winds, peaking from March to November, Norderney / Januskopf, Germany delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Best winds in fall to spring. Can be any force with depressions (mainly Westerlies). Summer lighter winds. Best wind directions: W, WSW, WNW, E, ENE, NE.
When to Go
Summer is nice and warm. High season a short 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
At this beach the conditions vary from flat to wave. Tidal spot, so tide can make a big difference. On high tide with onshore winds you can find excellent waves. On coming or going tide with sideshore winds the water can be flat and choppy. Further out a big sandbar is located, therefore the waves break further out on normal conditions. Beware of the long wave breakers, which you can't see during high tide. Further west the beach vanishes on high tide and you will only be able to land on a promenade. You should be able to stay upwind in N and NE winds. Same for SW and W winds, since a swimming zone is located to the East.
Wind & Conditions
NE · ENE · E · WSW · W
Best wind direction
Best winds in fall to spring. Can be any force with depressions (mainly Westerlies). Summer lighter winds. Best wind directions: W, WSW, WNW, E, ENE, NE.
Best Months
Water Conditions
At this beach the conditions vary from flat to wave. Tidal spot, so tide can make a big difference. On high tide with onshore winds you can find excellent waves. On coming or going tide with sideshore winds the water can be flat and choppy. Further out a big sandbar is located, therefore the waves break further out on normal conditions. Beware of the long wave breakers, which you can't see during high tide. Further west the beach vanishes on high tide and you will only be able to land on a promenade. You should be able to stay upwind in N and NE winds. Same for SW and W winds, since a swimming zone is located to the East.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
Take A28 and A31 to Emden. Exit at Emden-Nord onto B210 and Georgsheil turn left onto B72 direction Norden. In Norden towards Norddeich. Now you need to take a ferry for about 45min. On Norderney get to the North beach and find the Januskopf. Park at the parking lot of Cafe Nordstrand and walk for about 300m. Special rules for using your car during the season. Check the internet before you go.
Location
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