Germany
Möwennest (Hörnum Ost)
Möwennest, in Hörnum, also der südlichsten Gemeinde auf Sylt. Auch dieses ist ein besonders sensibler Ort direkt im Nationalpark Wattenmeer mit hohen Anforderungen durch den Naturschutz, um das sensible Ökosystem nicht zu gefährden.
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Mixed-use spot. Yield priority to surfers and windsurfers — they have right of way on inside lines and takeoff zones.
- ESE
- Primary direction
Location
- Coordinates
- 54.7736, 8.3007
Best wind directions
- ESE
- SE
- SSE
- E
- NE
- ENE
Water conditions
- Shallow
- Flat
- Choppy
What to pack
Boards
- Twintip — universal, bring one
- Surfboard — directional for the wave sets
What to wear (by climate)
- In the water
- 4/3 mm full wetsuit with boots.
- On land
- Insulated jacket and beanie — layer up.
Derived from the spot's latitude (cold-temperate zone) and current season.
Right of way & manners
- 1Rider entering the water has right of way over riders coming in.
- 2Upwind rider gives way — keep your kite high when passing downwind riders low.
- 3Starboard tack (right hand forward) has priority when crossing.
- 4Overtaking rider keeps clear of the slower rider's line.
- 5Wave riding: the rider on the wave owns it — don't drop in.
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