About This Spot
St. Peter-Dorf, 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 and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With S–SSW–SW winds, peaking from March to November, St. Peter-Dorf, Germany delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Winds depend on westerly depressions. Any westerly will work, only NW will can be a bit gustier. Perfect for W and SW. Also any southerly will work excellent. Any strength possible. Best winds from fall to spring. Summer lighter.
When to Go
A wetsuit is necessary nearly all over the year. The water is between 5-22°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 in the shallow areas. Small waves which can get bigger with stronger winds. Fun waves to play with. Further out nice rollers possible. Tidal beach, but always shallow for about 100-200m. Lots of space on the water, it can never get packed. In high summer some swimmers, but always lots of space to left and right. A nice lagoon forms on high tide. Some parts very shallow but ridable, from ankle to waist deep, gets deeper to its South end. Dry on low tide. Works only 2 hours before to 2 hours after high tide. Currents depend on the tide, but not too strong. At high tide you have a huge flat water area and further out a second sandbar. After the sandbar some nice waves start. At low tide there is no water for several km.
Wind & Conditions
S · SSW · SW · WSW · W
Best wind direction
Winds depend on westerly depressions. Any westerly will work, only NW will can be a bit gustier. Perfect for W and SW. Also any southerly will work excellent. Any strength possible. Best winds from fall to spring. Summer lighter.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat to choppy water in the shallow areas. Small waves which can get bigger with stronger winds. Fun waves to play with. Further out nice rollers possible. Tidal beach, but always shallow for about 100-200m. Lots of space on the water, it can never get packed. In high summer some swimmers, but always lots of space to left and right. A nice lagoon forms on high tide. Some parts very shallow but ridable, from ankle to waist deep, gets deeper to its South end. Dry on low tide. Works only 2 hours before to 2 hours after high tide. Currents depend on the tide, but not too strong. At high tide you have a huge flat water area and further out a second sandbar. After the sandbar some nice waves start. At low tide there is no water for several km.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🥾Long walk to the beach
Drive on A23 to its end and follow the B5. Shortly after you crossed a small bridge follow signs to St. Peter and turn right onto B202. Follow the road until you see signs to St. Peter Dorf or Boehl. Do not take the first exit which says for trucks. Turn left the second signs. Follow the street until you cross railroads and drive straight. Follow the signs over the dam and park. Parking fees. On the main street in St. Peter Ording go to "Dorf". The follow the road to "Suedstrand". No parking allowed at the beach. Park directly behind the dam (parking fee) and walk for about 500m to the grassy rigging area just down the street. You can also take the bus from the parking lot to the beach.
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