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Sylt / List Hafen

📍 Westerland, Germany · Kiteboarding spot

Sylt / List Hafen is a kiteboarding spot near Westerland in Germany, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, E, SE, S wind, best ridden in April, May, June, July, August, September, October.

CountryGermany
Nearest townWesterland
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionNE, E, SE, S
Wind typeFrontal
Best monthsApril, May, June, July, August, September, October
Coordinates55.0222, 8.4399

About Sylt / List Hafen

Flat to choppy water. Strong current, not suited for beginners. Tidal beach, gets shallow. Being next to a small harbor watch out for boat traffic.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Sylt / List Hafen?

The best time to kite Sylt / List Hafen is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the NE, E, SE, S wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Sylt / List Hafen offers open ocean conditions with NE, E, SE, S wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Sylt / List Hafen?

Get to Sylt, then drive to the North of the island. List is sign-posted. Get to the north of the harbor. Free parking at the harbor.

Hazards at Sylt / List Hafen

Currents, Ships, Wave breaker, Mole, Stones.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Sylt / List Hafen?

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

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