Overview

The Watt (Wattenmeer side of Norderney, north) is a flat shallow water zone between the Nordstrand and the Weisse Düne, accessible from the dike at high tide. Large shallow area in the Nationalpark, ideal for learning or training in flat water. Spectacular views over the sandbanks and the north coast of the island. North-side Watt spot: the dominant SW/W wind is best (free wind from the west, Watt-side water protected from swell). Tide-dependent. Strict Wattenmeer Nationalpark Niedersachsen regulations.

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Spot forecast for Watt / Norderney

Sunrise 08:08 · Sunset 18:24

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 6.1 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October Low tide 00:16 · 1.2 m High tide 06:39 · 2.9 m Low tide 12:59 · 1.1 m High tide 19:09 · 2.7 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 01:21 · 1.2 m High tide 07:34 · 2.9 m Low tide 14:02 · 1 m High tide 20:05 · 2.7 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 02:23 · 1.1 m High tide 08:28 · 3 m Low tide 15:00 · 0.8 m High tide 21:00 · 2.8 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 03:20 · 0.9 m High tide 09:21 · 3.1 m Low tide 15:52 · 0.6 m High tide 21:52 · 3 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 04:11 · 0.8 m High tide 10:11 · 3.2 m Low tide 16:41 · 0.5 m High tide 22:41 · 3.1 m

Watt / Norderney: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

325h

in July · 25.5 rideable days

The season runs from June to August, peaking in July: 25 rideable days a month and 325 hours of usable wind, at 20 °C. The low point is May, at 18.5 days.

The spot is only open from 01/04 to 31/10. Kite autorisé avril–octobre, 3h avant/après marée haute (NordSBefV)

Rideable days per month

Closed month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 53%13-20 knots · 39%21-30 knots · 7%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 53% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is April, at 12 °C. The wettest month is October, with 122 mm.

Monthly averages: Watt / Norderney

Monthly averages — Watt / Norderney — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January closed	26.0	223 h	5 °C	93 mm
February closed	20.0	203 h	6 °C	85 mm
March closed	20.5	219 h	10 °C	32 mm
April	23.0	246 h	12 °C	70 mm
May	18.5	219 h	16 °C	58 mm
June	24.5	338 h	18 °C	94 mm
July	25.5	325 h	20 °C	106 mm
August	24.5	298 h	21 °C	73 mm
September	20.5	224 h	18 °C	98 mm
October	28.5	274 h	14 °C	122 mm
November closed	23.5	210 h	9 °C	141 mm
December closed	25.0	216 h	6 °C	57 mm

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Technical details of Watt / Norderney spot

The spot works with winds from SSW, SW, WSW, W.

Depending on conditions: N, SE, SSE, S, NW, NNW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Local association recommendations

Surfschule Happy (Yachthafen, Norderney) — the island's largest windsurf school in Germany. Kite and windsurf lessons, equipment rental.

Spot functioning

Access from the north side of the island. Walk from the main beach towards the Weisse Düne (east), then access the Watt on the north side depending on the tide. Kiteable 3 hours before to 3 hours after high tide. At low tide: Watt completely dry. Monitor the receding tide to avoid getting stranded far from shore.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date

Open : from 01/04 to 31/10
Kite autorisé avril–octobre, 3h avant/après marée haute (NordSBefV)

Required level

Intermediate

Wind specificities

SW/W ideal — free wind from the North Sea, flat Watt water. North side of the island: same regulations as Nordstrand (3h after sunrise per NordSBefV). Flat water guaranteed at high tide with cross wind.

Hazards

Buhnen (groynes) in the water — do not sail too close to the edges. West side: curved shoreline towards the south (wind can become slightly onshore). Wattenmeer Nationalpark: seal and bird protection zones must be respected. NordSBefV regulations — kiting allowed 3h before/after high tide. Spring tides: check the schedules.

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