Wangerooge
Germany · Kitesurf · Windsurf · Surfing
- Best winds W, NW
- Level Intermediate
- Water Mixed
- Best months Apr–Oct
About this spot
Wangerooge is car-free and reached by ferry and island railway – a quiet, rugged North Sea trip away from the crowds. It has two faces: on the sea side, with the wide West End beach, the island sits in the westwind zone and the wind comes sideshore from the left. West is ideal for jumping and wave riding; after several days of wind a nice swell builds and the beach shorebreak can get demanding.
On the Wadden side you stand in shallow, current-free water – here you surf for two to three hours around high tide in wind-driven chop, with almost any wind direction working. Ideal for anyone who finds the sea side too rough. VDWS certification for kite, windsurf and catamaran is available on the island.
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Wind & weather through the year
According to model data for 2021–2025, July is the windiest month: on 50 % 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 November (21 %). The water ranges from about 4 to 20 °C over the year.
| Month | Wind days ≥ 12 kn | Avg wind | Direction | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
38 %
| 18 kn | W | 5 °C | 4 °C |
| February |
30 %
| 17 kn | W | 5 °C | 5 °C |
| March |
31 %
| 14 kn | W | 6 °C | 6 °C |
| April |
37 %
| 14 kn | NW | 8 °C | 10 °C |
| May |
34 %
| 13 kn | W | 12 °C | 14 °C |
| June |
36 %
| 12 kn | W | 15 °C | 17 °C |
| July |
50 %
| 13 kn | NW | 17 °C | 20 °C |
| August |
33 %
| 13 kn | W | 18 °C | 20 °C |
| September |
25 %
| 13 kn | W | 17 °C | 18 °C |
| October |
37 %
| 17 kn | W | 13 °C | 13 °C |
| November |
21 %
| 17 kn | W | 9 °C | 10 °C |
| December |
27 %
| 17 kn | W | 6 °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, 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
Travel by ferry and island railway – plan gear transport carefully. If the sea-side shorebreak is too much, switch to the calm Wadden side and use the high-water window.
⚠︎ Hazards
The Wadden side is tide-dependent: only go out in the high-water window, otherwise the flats fall dry. Tidal current runs parallel to the beach. Sea-side shorebreak in storms.
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 Wangerooge suitable for beginners?
Not really. According to the spot info, Wangerooge is a spot for Intermediate (water: Mixed). There is one surf school nearby.
Which wind works at Wangerooge?
Best with wind from W, NW. In the windiest month (July), model data show the wind mostly blowing from the north-west.
When is the best time for Wangerooge?
The best months are considered to be Apr–Oct. According to the wind statistics, July has the most wind days (50 % of days).
How warm is the water at Wangerooge?
Over the year about 4 °C in January to 20 °C in August (model data).
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