About This Spot
Sylt / Kitebeach Ellenbogen, 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 beginners and experienced riders alike.
With E–ESE–SE winds, peaking from March to November, Sylt / Kitebeach Ellenbogen, Germany delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Works only in a few wind directions. E and SE are the best, Northerlies are gusty and sideoffshore. W and SW are also ok. NW is gusty. Winds depend on depressions which mainly are westerlies. But also often nice Easterlies.
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. In high summer riding with just shorts possible, but only for a short time. Off-season is possible but very cold.
What to Expect
Flat to choppy water. Big shallow area, gets very shallow at low tide. Can be too shallow for riding. Kiting allowed in the bay until the white buoys. Beyond the buoys kiting is prohibited due to a natural reserve.
Wind & Conditions
E · ESE · SE
Best wind direction
Works only in a few wind directions. E and SE are the best, Northerlies are gusty and sideoffshore. W and SW are also ok. NW is gusty. Winds depend on depressions which mainly are westerlies. But also often nice Easterlies.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat to choppy water. Big shallow area, gets very shallow at low tide. Can be too shallow for riding. Kiting allowed in the bay until the white buoys. Beyond the buoys kiting is prohibited due to a natural reserve.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Get to Sylt either via car train or the cheaper alternative is via ferry from the island Romo (Denmark). From Westerland drive up north towards Kampen and then List. Before List turn left at the signs to Ellenbogen. From List find the signs to Ellenbogen. Before you enter the Ellenbogen, you have to pay to access it. Follow the road (drive carefully and watch out for sheep) until you see the water to the right very close. Find the small parking lot (first one to the left) and the kite beach. Windsurfers park further to the end of the road.
Location
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