Germany · Basse-Saxe
53.83 | 8.89
Otterndorf is a quiet North Sea kitespot with shallow flat water, ideal for freestyle. Best ridden 3 hours before and after high tide. Entry via stone dam and stairs. Great atmosphere with passing ships on the Elbe. School: Cuxkite. Parking lot nearby (250m walk to spot). Restaurant on site. Best season: March–May and September–November. More info: Kitesurf The World – Otterndorf
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
The season runs from March to August, peaking in July: 20 rideable days a month and 252 hours of usable wind, at 17 °C. The low point is February, at 7 days.
7-12 knots · 61% 13-20 knots · 36% 21-30 knots · 3%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 61% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 4 °C. The wettest month is October, with 111 mm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 | 71 h | 4 °C | 83 mm |
| February | 7.0 | 67 h | 6 °C | 51 mm |
| March | 15.0 | 108 h | 10 °C | 19 mm |
| April | 19.0 | 169 h | 13 °C | 59 mm |
| May | 19.0 | 212 h | 17 °C | 77 mm |
| June | 22.0 | 246 h | 19 °C | 87 mm |
| July | 23.0 | 252 h | 21 °C | 79 mm |
| August | 20.0 | 201 h | 22 °C | 58 mm |
| September | 8.5 | 67 h | 19 °C | 81 mm |
| October | 12.0 | 114 h | 14 °C | 111 mm |
| November | 7.0 | 61 h | 8 °C | 92 mm |
| December | 8.0 | 63 h | 6 °C | 44 mm |
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Open all year round
Intermediate
Tidal spot — best 3 hours before and after high tide. Entry to the water via stone dam and stairs. Strong current. Intermediate only.
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