Eckwarderhörne
Germany · Kitesurf · Windsurf · Wingfoil
- Best winds SW, W, NW, N
- Level Beginner · Intermediate
- Water Chop
- Best months Apr–Oct
About this spot
Tip of the Butjadingen peninsula, directly opposite Wilhelmshaven at the eastern entrance to the Jade Bight. Thanks to the deep shipping channel into the bight, you can surf here relatively tide-independently – a rare advantage on this coast. At low water there is shallow standing depth; with strong southwest wind and a rising tide, clean ramps build up. You rig and launch on land and ride out on the Jade; in SW/W/N the wind runs freely across the bay.
Are you allowed to kite at Eckwarderhörne? Important: after an accident in 2007 there is a kite ban on the bathing beach – windsurfers may use the marked area while respecting the bathing buoys. Kiters move to the permitted Butjadingen zones. A fine spot with lots of room and a panorama of Wilhelmshaven, April to October.
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Wind & weather through the year
According to model data for 2021–2025, July is the windiest month: on 41 % of days the wind blows at 12 knots or more from a direction that works at this spot for at least three daytime hours. It then mostly blows from the north-west. The least wind is in March (25 %). The water ranges from about 3 to 21 °C over the year.
| Month | Wind days ≥ 12 kn | Avg wind | Direction | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
39 %
| 12 kn | SW | 4 °C | 3 °C |
| February |
37 %
| 12 kn | SW | 5 °C | 3 °C |
| March |
25 %
| 10 kn | SW | 7 °C | 6 °C |
| April |
37 %
| 10 kn | NW | 10 °C | 10 °C |
| May |
35 %
| 10 kn | NW | 14 °C | 16 °C |
| June |
30 %
| 10 kn | SW | 18 °C | 19 °C |
| July |
41 %
| 10 kn | NW | 19 °C | 21 °C |
| August |
28 %
| 9 kn | W | 20 °C | 21 °C |
| September |
25 %
| 9 kn | SW | 18 °C | 19 °C |
| October |
36 %
| 11 kn | SW | 13 °C | 13 °C |
| November |
34 %
| 11 kn | SW | 8 °C | 9 °C |
| December |
31 %
| 11 kn | SW | 5 °C | 5 °C |
Wind day = at least 3 hours at ≥ 12 kn in daylight (09:00–19:00 local time). Only hours with wind from SW, W, NW, N (usable according to the spot info) are counted. Model data (ECMWF IFS, approx. 9 km grid) – local venturi and thermal effects can be stronger. Weather data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0)
Insider tips
Park along the K86 / beach access; enter from the N or S depending on wind. Because of the kite ban on the bathing beach, kiters should use the permitted Butjadingen zones (Tossens, Burhave, Fedderwardersiel).
⚠︎ Hazards
Strong currents at the Weser estuary, especially on the ebb towards the Knock; in the south tidal flows reach double-digit knots. Note the kite ban on the bathing beach since 2007.
All information without guarantee. Please check locally whether kiting, windsurfing, winging or surfing is currently allowed here – protected areas, swimming zones and seasonal closures change. You go on the water at your own risk.
Nearest surf school
Frequently asked questions
Is Eckwarderhörne suitable for beginners?
Yes. According to the spot info, Eckwarderhörne suits these levels: Beginner · Intermediate (water: Chop). The nearest surf school is about 11 km away.
Which wind works at Eckwarderhörne?
Best with wind from SW, W, NW, N. In the windiest month (July), model data show the wind mostly blowing from the north-west.
When is the best time for Eckwarderhörne?
The best months are considered to be Apr–Oct. According to the wind statistics, July has the most wind days (41 % of days).
How warm is the water at Eckwarderhörne?
Over the year about 3 °C in January to 21 °C in August (model data).
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