Surf spot

Sylt - Hörnum

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Country: Germany
Coordinates: 54.7529, 8.2777

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Wave period (s)	4	4	4.2	4.5	4	4.3	5	6	5	4.6	4.5	4.5	4.3	4.4	4.5	5.4	4.8	5	4.7	4.5	4.5	4.6	4.5	4.5	4.5	5.1	3.8	4.4	5.3	5.3	4.2	4.5	4.5	4.3	4.5	4.4	4	4.5	4.5	5.4	5.9	6	5.7	6.2	6.2	6.5	5.6	6	5.7	5.2	5.7	6.5	6.8	7.4	8.3	8.3
Wave energy (kJ)	21	19	15	10	10	10	6	7	52	51	37	19	18	15	9	13	32	34	30	29	26	20	14	9	6	4	4	6	4	10	25	38	34	30	23	20	6	4	5	37	30	69	90	61	31	19	11	17	26	10	10	9	13	10	7	26
Wind speed (km/h)	19.2	17.8	19.1	27.2	28.8	32.6	39.7	35.4	26.4	25	20.9	19	21.4	25.6	25.7	23.7	26.9	22.3	18.8	15.4	16.7	18.5	15	21.7	23.1	30	30.2	34.1	30.3	26	14.7	21.4	28	22.1	24	18.8	17.8	22.2	27.8	32.6	34.9	33.4	39.9	32.1	39.3	35.1	37.9	35.9	36	36	32.6	32.1	34.8	30.8	30.5	25.2
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Sylt – Hörnum (Germany) is a scenic North Sea surf spot at the southern tip of the island of Sylt. It’s exposed to Atlantic-style swell funneled into the German Bight, making it one of the more reliable wave locations in Germany when conditions line up.

Spot character

Type: Beach break
Wave quality: Can be fun and powerful, with shifting sandbars that create hollow sections at times
Best swell: Northwest to west
Best wind: East to southeast offshore/side-offshore
Tide: Works best around mid to incoming tide, depending on sandbar position

Conditions

Hörnum can produce: - Small, playful surf on average days - Strong, punchy waves during well-oriented storms - Challenging conditions in bigger swells due to North Sea power, wind, and currents

Crowd and vibe

Generally less crowded than some mainland spots, but still popular when conditions are good
Atmosphere is relaxed and beachy, with a classic North Sea feel
Can be a good option for surfers who want a more natural, open-coast setting

Hazards / things to know

Strong currents and rapidly changing sandbanks
Cold water most of the year, so a proper wetsuit is needed
Wind and weather can change quickly
Best suited to surfers who are comfortable reading beach breaks and variable conditions

Best for

Intermediate to advanced surfers on solid days
Beginners on small, mellow swell if the sandbars are forgiving
Surfers looking for a scenic, high-quality German North Sea wave when conditions align