Helgoland
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OK, it only works in strong winds and the best direction is W-NW, but at least the wind is offshore at this jetty!
The waves are a little mushy and not fast or powerfull, but it´s great fun, nevertheless!
Atmosphere:
In my opinion is this the best spot in Northern Germany! Where else do you get offshore winds, up to head high waves in sunny conditions in our cold country and best of all: very clean and long waves that break at a "Pointbreak"?
And no surfers at all (beside me and two friends) and no coolness at the spot (other than the water, haha)
Come and join us!
Additional Info:
respect the locals...take some fish with you for the seals ;o)
otherwise: take a voluminous board, Mini Malibu or fish serve best, and go there at low tide!
Location
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pick day with strong NW-W Winds, ferry to "Helgoland" (2.5 h), vomit all the time, ferry to "Düne" (5 min), walk to "Nordstrand" and at low tide check behind second jetty!
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fun, Powerless |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, West, SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Low tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Nudist colony (France only!)
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