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Spot de Sylt | K4

Sylt | K4 kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Germany · Schleswig-Holstein

54.79 | 8.28

Overview

K4 is located on the southwestern coast of Sylt island, known for its big shallow area, powerful waves, and strong winds. A premier spot for experienced riders seeking an adrenaline-pumping wave/freeride session on the North Sea. Year-round kitespot. More info: Kitesurf The World – Germany

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Sylt | K4: when to go?

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 April to August, peaking in July: 25 rideable days a month and 417 hours of usable wind, at 16 °C. The low point is February, at 18 days.

Rideable days per month

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 38% 13-20 knots · 49% 21-30 knots · 13% 31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 49% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at 5 °C. The wettest month is October, with 116 mm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.

Monthly averages — Sylt | K4 — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 24.5 218 h 5 °C 77 mm
February 18.0 175 h 5 °C 57 mm
March 19.5 217 h 7 °C 18 mm
April 23.0 253 h 10 °C 50 mm
May 23.0 295 h 15 °C 56 mm
June 27.0 448 h 17 °C 54 mm
July 27.5 417 h 19 °C 102 mm
August 26.5 376 h 20 °C 67 mm
September 18.5 222 h 18 °C 114 mm
October 20.0 222 h 13 °C 116 mm
November 21.5 185 h 9 °C 71 mm
December 22.5 192 h 6 °C 47 mm
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Technical details of Sylt | K4 spot

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Open all year round

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Hazards

Powerful waves and strong winds — experienced riders only. Watch for strong currents. Large shallow area but conditions can change rapidly with tides.

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