About This Spot
Sylt / Westerland, Germany is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Germany.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With N–SSW–SW winds, peaking from April to November, Sylt / Westerland, Germany delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Main direction from West. Fall and autumn best winds, can be very strong. Normally good winds all-year with exception of the summer.
When to Go
German summers last from June to September (water 16-20°C, air 15-25°C), shorty or short arm wetsuit recommended. Before and after get a warm wetsuit! Water drops to 4°C in November to February. Main season April-November, off-season possible, but very cold.
What to Expect
Can be very tough in onshore winds to get out, due to the shore break. From 3-4m big waves with lots of power to small choppy waves. 3m tide. Be aware of long rock lines (ca. 20m into the sea) every 100-200m from Westerland to Kampen. You can't see them while high tide! But they are marked with a sign on the beach. Strong current when its coming from South or North.
Wind & Conditions
N · SSW · SW · NW · NNW
Best wind direction
Main direction from West. Fall and autumn best winds, can be very strong. Normally good winds all-year with exception of the summer.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Can be very tough in onshore winds to get out, due to the shore break. From 3-4m big waves with lots of power to small choppy waves. 3m tide. Be aware of long rock lines (ca. 20m into the sea) every 100-200m from Westerland to Kampen. You can't see them while high tide! But they are marked with a sign on the beach. Strong current when its coming from South or North.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
Sylt is an island in the North Sea, next to the border with Denmark. By train to Westerland. By car to Niebuell, then on a train shuttle to Westerland or to Romo (Denmark), then by ferry to List/Sylt. The ferry is cheaper, the car train is very expensive! Drive to Westerland and to the North of the big building on the beach is one access. The other is South of the buildung, at the Seeblick Restaurant.
Location
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