KiteGlobeOtterndorf
Otterndorf is a kiteboarding spot near Cuxhaven, Bremen in Germany, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, W, NW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Cuxhaven, Bremen |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NE, W, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October, November |
| Tide | Falling tide |
| Coordinates | 53.8288, 8.8926 |
About Otterndorf
Flat to choppy water. Strong current. Tidal spot, but works all the time. Good about 2hrs after high tide then the access is much easier since some sand shows up. Great in W and NW wind after high tide and in NE before high tide. Kitesurfers always downwind of the windsurfers.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Otterndorf?
The best time to kite Otterndorf is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the N, NE, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Otterndorf offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Otterndorf?
From Cuxhaven drive about 15km towards Hamburg on the B73. In Otterndorf get to the water and find the street `Spielstrasse`. Do not park here as you will get a ticket! Just unpack your gear and park your car about 300m away on the carpark (1 Euro per day).
Hazards at Otterndorf
Currents, Ships, Stakes.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.