Flat to choppy water. Strong current. Tidal spot, but works all the time. Good about 2hrs after high tide then the access is much easier since some sand shows up. Great in W and NW wind after high tide and in NE before high tide. Kitesurfers always downwind of the windsurfers.
No real beach, just a dyke and a grassy area. Do not launch between the beach chairs. Either go 500m to the left where no beach chairs are around or wait until about 2 hrs after high tide and launch from the sand that the lower tide provides, otherwise you have to walk over stones. Launching from the dyke is not recommended for beginners.
A wetsuit is necessary nearly all over the year. The water is between 5-20°C (spring to summer), air temperature is in the average 18°C (in summer) and can go up to 30°C. If you have the adequate wetsuit you can surf from April to November. Off-season is possible but very cold.
- March - April - May - September - October - November
Wind Type:
- Frontal Winds
Best Direction:
- N - NNE - NE - W - WNW - NW - NNW
Main Direction:
- SW - WSW - W - WNW - NW
Winds depend on depressions. Best winds in autumn to spring. Any strength possible. Wind feels stronger about 300m from shore, but that's due to the current. Good in W, NW, N, NE and E.
From Cuxhaven drive about 15km towards Hamburg on the B73. In Otterndorf get to the water and find the street `Spielstrasse`. Do not park here as you will get a ticket! Just unpack your gear and park your car about 300m away on the carpark (1 Euro per day).
