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Hooksiel ( ID hooksiel )      Hits: 845
You are here: Europe > Germany > Hooksiel ( ID hooksiel )
Continent: Europe
Country: Germany
Next Big City (Airport):  Bremen
Next Town: Wilhelmshaven, Hooksiel
Latitude:   53.6456
Longitude: 8.0756
Type:
- Ocean
Rider Ability:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert

Good for:
- Kitesurfing
- Windsurfing
Features:
- Shower
- Toilet
- Food

 Map
Near Beaches
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Wilhelmshaven Geniusbank (8 km) Best Direction: N NNE NE Type: Shallow Flat Chop Small Wave (< 1m)
Wilhelmshaven Suedstrand (15.8 km) Best Direction: No Information Type: Shallow Flat Chop
Eckwarderhoerne (17.51 km) Best Direction: SSW Type: Shallow Chop Small Wave (< 1m)
Wangerooge / Suedstrand (19.37 km) Best Direction: SE SSE S SSW SW WSW W WNW NW Type: Shallow Flat Chop
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Water
Type:
- Shallow
- Flat
- Chop
Hazards:
No Information

Quality:
- Cloudy
Best Tide:
- High Tide


Hooksiel is a tidal spot. Riding is possible about 2.5h before and after high tide. The water's character varies about every minute with the raise and wall of the waters level. In general Hooksiel is a flat water spot, although the water may become pretty choppy.

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 Beach
Type:
- Sand
Size:
- Depending on Tide

Hazards:
No Information
Beach crowds:
No Information


Sandy beach. The size depends on the tide. Kitesurfing zone is signed. The kite beach and the designated kitezone is right behind cashier #2. Important: kites are only to be started and landed in this specific zone. The beach is about 50m long.

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 Weather
Spring:
- Normal Wetsuit
Summer:
- Shorty
- Normal Wetsuit

Fall:
- Normal Wetsuit
Winter:
- Thick Wetsuit / Drysuit


Air 20-30°C in August, water about 15°C. Season starts in April and ends in October. Off-season kiting possible but rather rare in water around 2°C and air around 2-5°C. Wetsuit always needed.

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 Wind

Wind Statistic   Wind Forecast   Wind Report   


Best Months:
- March
- April
- May
- September
- October
- November
Wind Type:
- Frontal Winds

Best Direction:
No Information
Main Direction:
- SW
- WSW
- W
- WNW
- NW


In general there is mostly westerly wind. Can be any strength, best in spring and fall, summer lighter.

Edit  How to get there
Transport:
- Car
Access:
- Short Walk


The beach is north of Wilhelmshaven. Just follow the A29 to Wilhelmshaven until it ends, at the red light straight on. Just follow this way for about 5 km, you will see industrial plants on the left. When you cross the bridge on windy days, you will already see kites right in front of you.

Edit  Rules, Restrictions and Extra Info
Rules:
- Restricted Zones
- License


Watch for swimmers in the water! One accident might lead to a permanent ban! VDWS-licensed kitesurfers only!

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