Sylt / Rantum Ost, Germany kitesurfing spot

🇩🇪Germany·Europe

Sylt / Rantum Ost, Germany

◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

NE–ENE–E

Best Season

Apr–Nov

Water

Shallow · Flat

About This Spot

Sylt / Rantum Ost, 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 November, Sylt / Rantum Ost, Germany delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Westerly winds with depressions. Summer lighter. Nice NE and E winds in summer, but not very often. Works best in NE, E, SE and S.

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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.

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What to Expect

Flat to choppy water. Big shallow area. Works only 2.5 hours before and after high tide.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

NE · ENE · E · ESE · SE · SSE · S
Best wind direction

Westerly winds with depressions. Summer lighter. Nice NE and E winds in summer, but not very often. Works best in NE, E, SE and S.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

ShallowFlatChop

Flat to choppy water. Big shallow area. Works only 2.5 hours before and after high tide.

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking
🚻Toilets
🍹Beach Bar / Food
📚Lessons Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers

📍 Getting There

📍No information to the beach

Get to Sylt and drive from Westerland south to Rantum. In Rantum get to the east coast.

Location

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Sylt / Rantum Ost, Germany

54.8580°N, 8.3053°E

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