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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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ESE
Primary direction

Location

Coordinates
54.7736, 8.3007
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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

  1. 1Rider entering the water has right of way over riders coming in.
  2. 2Upwind rider gives way — keep your kite high when passing downwind riders low.
  3. 3Starboard tack (right hand forward) has priority when crossing.
  4. 4Overtaking rider keeps clear of the slower rider's line.
  5. 5Wave riding: the rider on the wave owns it — don't drop in.