About This Spot
Norderney / Kaiserwiese, 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 SSW–SW–WSW winds, peaking from March to November, Norderney / Kaiserwiese, 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: SW, SSW and WSW.
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
Excellent waves on SW winds and swell from the ocean. Due to long wave breakers you can have very flat water in between on low tide. On high tide you can't see the wave breakers, so be careful. Watch out for the current when the tides change. Some obstacles in the water.
Wind & Conditions
SSW · SW · WSW
Best wind direction
Best winds in fall to spring. Can be any force with depressions (mainly Westerlies). Summer lighter winds. Best wind directions: SW, SSW and WSW.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Excellent waves on SW winds and swell from the ocean. Due to long wave breakers you can have very flat water in between on low tide. On high tide you can't see the wave breakers, so be careful. Watch out for the current when the tides change. Some obstacles in the water.
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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 Northwest of the island and find the Kaiserwiese coming from the Kaiserstrasse. Long walk to the water. Special rules for using your car during the season. Check the internet before you go.
Location
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