Overview

The Yachthafen (Norderney) is a flat water spot located directly west of the Frisia ferry terminal, on the Watt side (south of the island). Shallow water where you can stand, perfect for beginners. This is where the large Surfschule Happy is located with full infrastructure (lessons, rental). The island of Norderney, nicknamed "Surferinsel", is the only Frisian island accessible by car. Tide-dependent spot: only kiteable 2–3h around high tide. At low tide, the water is insufficient. The ferry channel is in the immediate vicinity — major hazard.

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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 5.5 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

Yachthafen / 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

319h

in July · 24.5 rideable days

The season runs from June to August, peaking in July: 24 rideable days a month and 319 hours of usable wind, at 20 °C. The low point is May, at 17.5 days.

The spot is only open from 01/04 to 31/10. Kite autorisé avril–octobre, 2-3h autour de la marée haute uniquement

Rideable days per month

Closed month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 52%13-20 knots · 40%21-30 knots · 7%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 52% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is April, at 12 °C. The wettest month is October, with 122 mm.

Monthly averages: Yachthafen / Norderney

Monthly averages — Yachthafen / 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	25.0	215 h	5 °C	93 mm
February closed	19.0	189 h	6 °C	85 mm
March closed	19.5	203 h	10 °C	32 mm
April	22.0	238 h	12 °C	70 mm
May	17.5	209 h	16 °C	58 mm
June	24.0	330 h	18 °C	94 mm
July	24.5	319 h	20 °C	106 mm
August	23.5	287 h	21 °C	73 mm
September	19.0	208 h	18 °C	98 mm
October	24.0	229 h	14 °C	122 mm
November closed	22.5	197 h	9 °C	141 mm
December closed	25.0	209 h	6 °C	57 mm

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Technical details of Yachthafen / Norderney spot

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

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

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot functioning

Frisia ferry from Norddeich (signposted from Emden, A31). Spot directly west of the ferry terminal. Surfschule Happy on site — VDWS lessons, equipment rental. Park near the Hafen. Only enter the water during the tide window (2–3h around HW). Watch the ferry and stay out of the channel at all times.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date

Open : from 01/04 to 31/10
Kite autorisé avril–octobre, 2-3h autour de la marée haute uniquement

Required level

Beginner

Wind specificities

SW/WSW dominant and best. NW/N also possible (choppier water). Flat water guaranteed when the wind is cross-shore. Alternative to the neighboring Pegel spot when it is less favorable. Surfschule Happy here = regional reference for beginners.

Hazards

Kite only 2–3h around high tide (Yachthafen dry at low tide). Frisia ferry channel in front of the spot — the large ferry does not deviate! Stay absolutely out of the channel. Very strong currents in the channel at ebb tide. Small access inlet flooded at high tide — check before departure.

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