About This Spot
Otterndorf, 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 N–NNE–NE winds, peaking from March to November, Otterndorf, Germany delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Winds depend on depressions. Best winds in autumn to spring. Any strength possible. Wind feels stronger about 300m from shore, but that's due to the current. Good in W, NW, N, NE and E.
When to Go
A wetsuit is necessary nearly all over the year. The water is between 5-20°C (spring to summer), air temperature is in the average 18°C (in summer) and can go up to 30°C. If you have the adequate wetsuit you can surf from April to November. Off-season is possible but very cold.
What to Expect
Flat to choppy water. Strong current. Tidal spot, but works all the time. Good about 2hrs after high tide then the access is much easier since some sand shows up. Great in W and NW wind after high tide and in NE before high tide. Kitesurfers always downwind of the windsurfers.
Wind & Conditions
N · NNE · NE · W · WNW · NW · NNW
Best wind direction
Winds depend on depressions. Best winds in autumn to spring. Any strength possible. Wind feels stronger about 300m from shore, but that's due to the current. Good in W, NW, N, NE and E.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat to choppy water. Strong current. Tidal spot, but works all the time. Good about 2hrs after high tide then the access is much easier since some sand shows up. Great in W and NW wind after high tide and in NE before high tide. Kitesurfers always downwind of the windsurfers.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
From Cuxhaven drive about 15km towards Hamburg on the B73. In Otterndorf get to the water and find the street `Spielstrasse`. Do not park here as you will get a ticket! Just unpack your gear and park your car about 300m away on the carpark (1 Euro per day).
Location
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