Borkum, Nordstrand
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Best spot of the island. Although it´s a pretty far walk, it´s worth to go.
Atmosphere:
In difference to the West Beach you have no ugly buildings, but pure nature: a huge sand bank, long beaches and a beautiful dune landscape. The waves at the north shore are twice strong than at the West Beach. With offshore winds, tube sections are possible. Sometimes a seal looks around, three metres next to you.
Additional Info:
Ride by bike along the upper promenade to the Cafe Sturmeck or start your walk right at the promenade across the huge sand bank. Walk in North-West direction. Best spots are between the fence of the seal bank and Cafe Sturmeck. Best days are after a storm, fabulous waves when wind comes then from offshore. Can be heavy at a storm, in 20 minutes you can drift away one kilometer.
Location
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Catch ferry from Eemshaven (Netherlands) or Emden (Germany).
| Walk | Good walk (15-30 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Powerful, Ordinary |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, West, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Don't know - Don't know |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
1.82 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
22.25 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |