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Sylt / Rantum

📍 Westerland, Germany · Kiteboarding spot

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

CountryGermany
Nearest townWesterland
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionN, S, SW, NW
Wind typeFrontal
Best monthsApril, May, June, July, August, September, October
Coordinates54.8482, 8.2861

About Sylt / Rantum

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. 3m tide. Stronger current when its coming from South or North.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Sylt / Rantum?

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

What are the wind and water conditions?

Sylt / Rantum offers open ocean conditions with N, S, SW, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Sylt / Rantum?

No parking, but you can drop off your gear closer to the beach.

Hazards at Sylt / Rantum

Currents.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Sylt / Rantum?

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.