Helgoland 45.6
#4698 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇩🇪 Germany · Schleswig-Holstein · near Bremerhaven
Very consistent, wind is the enemy here, no off season.
Works all yearIntermediate
Surf score45.6 /100
Surfable days89% of the year
Clean days0% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell0% period 11 s+
Typical size1.3 m 4.3 ft median
Water11°C a 5/4 with boots and hood
Best time to surf Helgoland
The best time to surf Helgoland is September. It rarely works. In September the water sits around 18°C, so pack a 3/2 wetsuit, and the typical wave is 1.3 m. The nearest airport is BRE (139 km) and the nearest town is Bremerhaven (83 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92% | 0% | 2.0 m | 5°C | 6/5 |
| Feb | 84% | 0% | 1.7 m | 2°C | 6/5 |
| Mar | 90% | 0% | 1.3 m | 4°C | 6/5 |
| Apr | 86% | 0% | 1.1 m | 8°C | 6/5 |
| May | 85% | 0% | 1.1 m | 12°C | 5/4 |
| Jun | 79% | 0% | 0.8 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| Jul | 86% | 0% | 1.0 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Aug | 84% | 0% | 1.0 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Sep | 91% | 1% | 1.3 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Oct | 96% | 0% | 1.6 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Nov | 97% | 0% | 1.4 m | 11°C | 5/4 |
| Dec | 95% | 0% | 1.5 m | 8°C | 6/5 |
Why 45.6
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
Consistency 26%
26.0
Clean days 24%
0.0
Groundswell 12%
0.0
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
3.4
Water comfort 10%
0.0
Access 10%
5.0
The detail
Faces 120° with 100% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 46% of days. Mean peak period 5.9 s. Days over 3 m: 8%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 44%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates 54.190, 7.915 (OpenStreetMap).
Spots nearby
St. Peter Ording🇩🇪 Germany · score 37.8Sylt - Hörnum🇩🇪 Germany · score 43.1K4🇩🇪 Germany · score 43.0Norderney🇩🇪 Germany · score 44.0
Compare Helgoland with 5,700 other spots
Filters by month, level and water, map, side by side comparison and a trip planner.
Open the interactive profileMore spots good in SeptemberFilters by month, level and water, map, side by side comparison and a trip planner.