KiteGlobeBorkum / Surfstrand
Borkum / Surfstrand is a kiteboarding spot near Bremen in Germany, with open ocean conditions, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Bremen |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Island |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October, November |
| Tide | High tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | 53.5928, 6.6563 |
About Borkum / Surfstrand
Flat to choppy water. Shallow area in a channel at high tide. Outside waves.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Borkum / Surfstrand?
The best time to kite Borkum / Surfstrand is March, April, May, September, October, November.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Borkum / Surfstrand offers open ocean conditions (Frontal wind), launching from island.
How do I get to Borkum / Surfstrand?
From Groningen you go to Emshaven, from Hamburg, Hannover or Bremen you find the way about Emden. From Emshaven or Emden take the ferry to Borkum island. You can leave the car at the continent, take your kite/surf stuff only and your bike. If you come by train you have connection directly to the port, where the ferryboat is leaving. On the island you go further by train or bus. Borkum City, directly in front of the pedestrian zone, but there is also a big parking behind the dunes. You reach the 'Esplanada' after a few steps and you can admire the perfect all round spot.
Hazards at Borkum / Surfstrand
Swimmers, Mole.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.