Pellworm
Germany · Kitesurf · Wingfoil
- Best winds W, SW
- Level Intermediate
- Water Chop
- Best months Apr–Oct
About this spot
Pellworm sits in the middle of the North Frisian Wadden Sea off Husum and has an almost Hallig character: low, wide, reachable only by ferry. On the falling and rising tide huge shallow-water flats open up around the island – one of the most unusual kite and wingfoil spots in Europe. When does it work best? The window runs roughly three hours either side of high water; with light wind the flat then turns mirror-smooth, ideal for tricks, jumps and long wingfoil downwinders.
Wind from west, southwest and northwest brings the best conditions, main season April to October. Hundreds of metres from shore you can still stand – watersport with plenty of space and no crowds, but only with local knowledge.
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Wind & weather through the year
According to model data for 2021–2025, January is the windiest month: on 55 % 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 south-west. The most reliable period runs from January to February. The least wind is in April (29 %). In the warmer season (water from 15 °C), July brings the most wind days (55 %). The water ranges from about 4 to 19 °C over the year.
| Month | Wind days ≥ 12 kn | Avg wind | Direction | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
55 %
| 18 kn | SW | 4 °C | 4 °C |
| February |
45 %
| 17 kn | W | 4 °C | 4 °C |
| March |
34 %
| 14 kn | SW | 5 °C | 5 °C |
| April |
29 %
| 14 kn | W | 8 °C | 9 °C |
| May |
32 %
| 14 kn | W | 12 °C | 14 °C |
| June |
39 %
| 13 kn | W | 16 °C | 17 °C |
| July |
55 %
| 15 kn | W | 18 °C | 19 °C |
| August |
39 %
| 13 kn | W | 18 °C | 19 °C |
| September |
35 %
| 14 kn | SW | 16 °C | 18 °C |
| October |
51 %
| 17 kn | SW | 12 °C | 13 °C |
| November |
45 %
| 17 kn | SW | 8 °C | 10 °C |
| December |
39 %
| 17 kn | SW | 5 °C | 6 °C |
Wind day = at least 3 hours at ≥ 12 kn in daylight (09:00–19:00 local time). Only hours with wind from W, SW (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
Wadden experience is essential: know the tidal channels and read the tide tables. The best window is around high water; in light wind the flat turns mirror-smooth.
⚠︎ Hazards
Only ride the tidal flats with local knowledge – risk of death on a rising tide and in the tidal channels. Do not go out without tide knowledge.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pellworm suitable for beginners?
Not really. According to the spot info, Pellworm is a spot for Intermediate (water: Chop).
Which wind works at Pellworm?
Best with wind from W, SW. In the windiest month (January), model data show the wind mostly blowing from the south-west.
When is the best time for Pellworm?
The best months are considered to be Apr–Oct. According to the wind statistics, July has the most wind days in the warmer season (water from 15 °C, 55 %); overall January is the windiest (55 %), but the water is cold then.
How warm is the water at Pellworm?
Over the year about 4 °C in January to 19 °C in August (model data).
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