Water sports possible from 2.5 hours before high tide until max. 3 hours after high tide. During the actual hide tide water is very choppy. Before and after the water is flat and shallow. Crowed in summer.
Air 20-30°C in August, water about 18°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.
- March - April - May - September - October - November
Wind Type:
- Frontal Winds
Best Direction:
- N - SW - WSW - W - WNW - NW - NNW
Main Direction:
- SW - WSW - W - WNW - NW
Predominating westerly winds coming with depressions. Best in fall and spring. Lighter winds during summer. Normally gusty when directly onshore. Best in N, NW, W and SW.
Autobahn A27 until Cuxhaven. Follow signs "Kurgebiete" and "Sahlenburg". In Sahlenburg follow the only road allowed to the beach. Surfers are allowed to park directly at the beach from 3 hours before high tide until 3 hours afterwards. Make sure to park your car that still bigger cars can pass. Free parking.
Windsurfing and kitesurfing are only allowed at the two segments of the beach at the far south of the village. No surfing in the nature reserve or the swimmers' area, otherwise the spot will be closed! Toilets and showers only open during the season. Entering the beach during the season cost about 2.50 Euro. The kitebeach is also the only beach allowed for dogs.
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