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About the spot

Burhave lies on eastern Butjadingen. Its flats offer shallow or choppy water at suitable tide levels, but no continuous riding area at low tide. The access sits within a busy holiday coast.

Permission applies only inside the designated kite zone. Separate riding from channels, harbour surroundings and swimmers. Check actual depth and entry: legal designation makes the venue neither tide-independent nor uniformly beginner-friendly.

Water typeWadden Sea

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Access & local notes

Follow the designated kite zone and local launch rules; wait for sufficient water.

Source: Nordsee-Befahrensverordnung · Anlage 3 · accessed on 13/10/2026

Additional sources: Kiteforum · Burhave

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GPS coordinates

53.5823, 8.3753

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The marker and GPS coordinates show the approximate location of the spot. Follow the designated access points and zones on site.

Skill level

Advanced

Independent riding, staying upwind, launching, landing and self-rescue are required, with control in chop, waves or changing conditions.

Initial assessment based on the existing spot description. Beginner suitability is not sufficiently established for this access point; confirm the specific requirements locally.

The four skill levels

Skill level: Beginner
For first rides and basic skills in suitable conditions. Beginners need qualified instruction and the designated teaching area.
Skill level: Advanced
Independent riding, staying upwind, launching, landing and self-rescue are required, with control in chop, waves or changing conditions.
Skill level: Expert
Extensive experience with difficult launches, surf, currents or obstacles is required. Little room for riding or judgement errors.
Skill level: Pro
An exceptionally demanding specialist spot for pro-level riders. Extreme spot hazards require precise control, local knowledge and agreed safety support.

Editorial guidance based on the spot description. Applies in suitable conditions within the area described; wind, waves and tides can require greater skill. Beginners always need instruction.

Before your visit

Also check tides, surf conditions and the current designated kite zones.

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