About This Spot
Wangerooge / Nordstrand, 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 W–WNW–NW winds, peaking from March to November, Wangerooge / Nordstrand, 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. Works best in W and NW.
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
Waves can get really big here. Best waves with winds from NW. Small wave breakers in the water.
Wind & Conditions
W · WNW · NW
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. Works best in W and NW.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Waves can get really big here. Best waves with winds from NW. Small wave breakers in the water.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🥾Long walk to the beach
Drive on A29 to ist end and continue on B210 to Jever and Wittmund. Before Wittmund exit onto B461 and drive to Harlesiel. Now take a boat to get to Wangerooge. No cars allowed on the island. On Wangerooge arrived get to the north shore and its Surf Strand.
Location
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