Rysumer Nacken
Germany · Kitesurf · Windsurf
- Best winds W, SW, NW
- Level Intermediate · Pro
- Water Chop
- Best months Apr–Oct
About this spot
Peninsula west of Emden, opposite the Knock, where the Ems and the Dollart meet open tidal flats. You rig and launch from the foreshore and ride out on the tidal flat – clean west and southwest wind runs in undisturbed across the shallow water. The Dollart is a pure tidal venue: it works roughly three hours before to three hours after high water, and dries out in between. With the water in, depth stays low and big waves rarely form, so you mostly get flat to choppy water – a venue for freeriders who can read current.
When can you kite at Rysumer Nacken? Best inside the tide window around high water from April to October in W/SW/NW. Little traffic, no crowds – an insider spot for experienced East Frisia kiters who know their tides.
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Location
Wind & weather through the year
According to model data for 2021–2025, January is the windiest month: on 37 % 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 March (22 %). In the warmer season (water from 15 °C), July brings the most wind days (34 %). The water ranges from about 3 to 21 °C over the year.
| Month | Wind days ≥ 12 kn | Avg wind | Direction | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
37 %
| 11 kn | SW | 4 °C | 3 °C |
| February |
35 %
| 11 kn | SW | 5 °C | 4 °C |
| March |
22 %
| 10 kn | SW | 7 °C | 6 °C |
| April |
25 %
| 10 kn | NW | 10 °C | 11 °C |
| May |
28 %
| 10 kn | NW | 14 °C | 16 °C |
| June |
25 %
| 9 kn | W | 18 °C | 19 °C |
| July |
34 %
| 10 kn | SW | 19 °C | 21 °C |
| August |
26 %
| 9 kn | W | 19 °C | 21 °C |
| September |
23 %
| 9 kn | SW | 17 °C | 19 °C |
| October |
35 %
| 11 kn | SW | 13 °C | 14 °C |
| November |
29 %
| 10 kn | SW | 8 °C | 9 °C |
| December |
26 %
| 10 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 W, SW, NW (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
Check the tide carefully and ride in the window around high water. Rig on the foreshore, enter via the flats – not a beginner spot.
⚠︎ Hazards
Currents in the Ems estuary are critical: on the ebb the flow pulls towards the North Sea with considerable force. Only go out with experience and solid 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.
Nearest surf school
Frequently asked questions
Is Rysumer Nacken suitable for beginners?
Not really. According to the spot info, Rysumer Nacken is a spot for Intermediate · Pro (water: Chop). The nearest surf school is about 14 km away.
Which wind works at Rysumer Nacken?
Best with wind from W, SW, NW. In the windiest month (January), model data show the wind mostly blowing from the south-west.
When is the best time for Rysumer Nacken?
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, 34 %); overall January is the windiest (37 %), but the water is cold then.
How warm is the water at Rysumer Nacken?
Over the year about 3 °C in January to 21 °C in August (model data).
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