Sylt / Buhne 16

📍 Hamburg, Germany · Kiteboarding spot

Sylt / Buhne 16 is a kiteboarding spot near Hamburg in Germany, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, SW wind, best ridden in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November.

Country	Germany
Nearest town	Hamburg
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Ocean
Best wind direction	N, SW
Wind type	Frontal
Best months	April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Coordinates	54.9725, 8.3398

About Sylt / Buhne 16

Can be very tough in onshore winds to get out, due to the shore break. From 3-4 m big waves with lots of power to small choppy waves. 3 m tide. Be aware of long rock lines (ca. 20 m into the sea) every 100-200m from Westerland to Kampen. You can't see them while high tide! But they are marked with a sign on the beach. Strong current when its coming from South or North.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Sylt / Buhne 16?

The best time to kite Sylt / Buhne 16 is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, when the N, SW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Sylt / Buhne 16 offers open ocean conditions with N, SW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Sylt / Buhne 16?

Sylt is an island in the North Sea, next to the border with Denmark. By train to Westerland. By car to Niebuell, then on a train shuttle to Westerland or to Romo (Denmark), then by ferry to List/Sylt. The ferry is cheaper, the car train is very expensive! Drive North from Westerland and follow the signs to Kampen. Drive through Kampen and when the water is close to the road at the right side, look for 2 parking lots at the left. You can park on either one (parking fee). Now walk quiet a long way through the high dunes until you come to the beach. Go left or right where only few people are around.

Hazards at Sylt / Buhne 16

Currents, Wave breaker.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Sylt / Buhne 16?

5 kite schools operate in Germany. See kite schools in Germany →

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Sylt / List Hafen · 8 km · Westerland
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.