About This Spot
Sylt / List Hafen, 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 NE–ENE–E winds, peaking from April to October, Sylt / List Hafen, Germany delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Westerly winds with depressions. Best from fall to spring. Summer lighter. Nice NE and E winds in summer, but not very often.
When to Go
Summer is nice and warm. High season a shorty 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
Flat to choppy water. Strong current, not suited for beginners. Tidal beach, gets shallow. Being next to a small harbor watch out for boat traffic.
Wind & Conditions
NE · ENE · E · ESE · SE · SSE · S
Best wind direction
Westerly winds with depressions. Best from fall to spring. Summer lighter. Nice NE and E winds in summer, but not very often.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat to choppy water. Strong current, not suited for beginners. Tidal beach, gets shallow. Being next to a small harbor watch out for boat traffic.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
Get to Sylt, then drive to the North of the island. List is sign-posted. Get to the north of the harbor. Free parking at the harbor.
Location
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