Beta 1.0 Version

Type:	Shallow, Flat, Chop
Hazards:	No Info
Quality:	Cloudy
Best Tide:	High Tide

Hooksiel is a tidal spot. Riding is possible about 2.5h before and after high tide. The water's character varies about every minute with the raise and wall of the waters level. In general Hooksiel is a flat water spot, although the water may become pretty choppy.

Type:	Sand
Size:	Depending on Tide
Hazards:	No Info
Beach Users:	No Info

Sandy beach. The size depends on the tide. Kitesurfing zone is signed. The kite beach and the designated kitezone is right behind cashier #2. Important: kites are only to be started and landed in this specific zone. The beach is about 50m long.

Best Months:	March, April, May, September, October, November
Wind Type:	Frontal Winds
Best Direction:	No Info
Main Direction:	SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW

In general there is mostly westerly wind. Can be any strength, best in spring and fall, summer lighter. Pretty gusty with west winds.

Transport:	Car
Access:	Short Walk

Get directions from

The beach is north of Wilhelmshaven. Just follow the A29 to Wilhelmshaven until it ends, at the red light straight on. Just follow this way for about 5 km, you will see industrial plants on the left. When you cross the bridge on windy days, you will already see kites right in front of you.

Rules:

Restricted Zones, License

Watch for swimmers in the water! One accident might lead to a permanent ban! VDWS-licensed kitesurfers only!