Tossens

Germany · Kitesurf · Windsurf · SUP

  • Best winds W, NW, SW
  • Level Beginner · Intermediate
  • Water Chop
  • Best months Apr–Oct

About this spot

Fine sandy beach on Butjadingen's North Sea coast, at the Friesenstrand near Tossens. One of Butjadingen's three official kite zones was set up here – outside these zones kiting is not allowed in the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park. You rig and launch on the beach or the grass strip by the dyke and ride out on the tidal flat. In west and northwest winds an unhurried family and beginner spot with plenty of room.

How does kiting at Tossens work? Like everywhere on the flats, by the tide: it works in the window around high water, and the area dries out in between. Planned properly it gives good, flat conditions. Low-key but reliable – ideal from April to October.

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Wind & weather through the year

According to model data for 2021–2025, January is the windiest month: on 39 % 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 October to February. The least wind is in June (23 %). In the warmer season (water from 15 °C), July brings the most wind days (39 %). 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
35 %
12 kn SW 5 °C 3 °C
March
25 %
10 kn SW 7 °C 6 °C
April
30 %
10 kn NW 10 °C 10 °C
May
30 %
10 kn NW 14 °C 16 °C
June
23 %
10 kn SW 18 °C 19 °C
July
39 %
10 kn NW 19 °C 21 °C
August
23 %
9 kn W 20 °C 21 °C
September
25 %
9 kn SW 18 °C 19 °C
October
35 %
11 kn SW 13 °C 13 °C
November
32 %
11 kn SW 8 °C 9 °C
December
30 %
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 W, NW, 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

Only launch and ride in the designated kite zone at the Friesenstrand. Use the tide window around high water; at ebb it gets a long way out. Kitebrothers school on site (also in Burhave).

⚠︎ Hazards

Tides and tidal channels (Priele): on the ebb you risk long walks back across the flats. Respect the kite zones and bathing areas.

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 Tossens suitable for beginners?

Yes. According to the spot info, Tossens suits these levels: Beginner · Intermediate (water: Chop).

Which wind works at Tossens?

Best with wind from W, NW, SW. In the windiest month (January), model data show the wind mostly blowing from the south-west.

When is the best time for Tossens?

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, 39 %); overall January is the windiest (39 %), but the water is cold then.

How warm is the water at Tossens?

Over the year about 3 °C in January to 21 °C in August (model data).

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