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Sylt / Sansibar 1

📍 Westerland, Germany · Kiteboarding spot

Sylt / Sansibar 1 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
Coordinates54.8100, 8.2831

About Sylt / Sansibar 1

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. Stronger current with N or S winds.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Sylt / Sansibar 1?

The best time to kite Sylt / Sansibar 1 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 / Sansibar 1 offers open ocean conditions with N, S, SW, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

Hazards at Sylt / Sansibar 1

Currents.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Sylt / Sansibar 1?

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.