Sylt / Kampen

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

About Sylt / Kampen

Can be very tough in onshore winds to get out, due to the shore break. From 3-4m big waves with lots of power to small choppy waves. 3m tide. Be aware of long rock lines (ca. 20m 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 / Kampen?

The best time to kite Sylt / Kampen 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 / Kampen offers open ocean conditions with N, SW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Sylt / Kampen?

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. Turn to the beach in Kampen or behind.

Hazards at Sylt / Kampen

Currents, Wave breaker.

Where can I take kite lessons near Sylt / Kampen?

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

Other kite spots near Sylt / Kampen

• Sylt / Buhne 16 · 1 km · Hamburg
• Sylt / Wenningstedt · 3 km · Hamburg
• Sylt / Westerland · 6 km · Westerland
• Sylt / Mellhoern · 7 km · Westerland
• Sylt / List Hafen · 9 km · Westerland
• Sylt / Kitebeach Ellenbogen · 11 km · Hamburg, Kiel, Flensburg

Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.