Sylt / Tetrapoden

Sylt's Tetrapoden spot is located on Germany's northernmost island in the North Sea, featuring a northwest-facing sandy beach interrupted by tetrapod breakwater structures. The beach break sits in an exposed coastal environment with significant fetch distance across open water, resulting in consistent rough-chop conditions rather than organized swell. The tetrapods—large concrete anti-erosion structures—define the character of this spot, creating both structure and hazard. Best conditions occur with northeast winds providing true side-shore orientation parallel to the coast. The spot suits intermediate kiters comfortable with variable conditions, shallow water dynamics, and cold-water exposure typical of the North Sea. Wind reliability at 60.5% reflects Atlantic weather patterns, while average wind of 14.3 knots supports year-round riding. The 1.11m average wave height indicates modest swell with choppy conditions dominating. Key considerations include understanding local tidal cycles, respecting the tetrapod obstacles, and wearing appropriate cold-water gear. This is a working beach with seasonal variables.