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Otterndorf, Germany

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Otterndorf, Germany is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Falling Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Otterndorf, Germany !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Otterndorf, Germany is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Falling Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Otterndorf, Germany !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
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).
Nearest Airports
Distance
Berlin Schoenefeld (SXF)
450km from spot
Berlin Tegel (TXL)
425km from spot
Hamburg International (HAM)
100km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
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).
Nearest Airports
Distance
Berlin Schoenefeld (SXF)
450km from spot
Berlin Tegel (TXL)
425km from spot
Hamburg International (HAM)
100km from spot

Otterndorf, Germany, next to Otterndorf, Cuxhaven, Bremen, Germany

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Best Schools in Germany
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Riding Conditions in Otterndorf, Germany
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
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.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Frontal wind at Otterndorf, Germany.
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.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Otterndorf, Germany are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
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.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Frontal wind at Otterndorf, Germany.
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.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Otterndorf, Germany are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Falling Tide .
Otterndorf, Germany is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
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.
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.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Falling Tide .
Otterndorf, Germany is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
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.
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.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Currents, Boats and Stakes .

Beach risks reported: Concrete,Bystanders,Other .
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Currents, Boats and Stakes .

Beach risks reported: Concrete,Bystanders,Other .
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Germany
#1: kitesafe.de
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5/5 (50)
#2: Surf School Usedom
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5/5 (24)
#3: Kite Factory
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4.8/5 (46)
Additional information
A parking is available at Otterndorf, Germany.
There are Showers available on the spot.
There is Food available on the spot
Do not kite alone due to a strong current! Do not launch or land your kites between the beach chairs! Rescue only during summer.
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