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The west beach depends on wind swell more than groundswells, so it is a patience-and-timing spot rather than a guaranteed daily session.
This is the better choice when the north shore is crowded or blown out.
Surf GuideNorth Sea
Borkum Weststrand
Borkum Weststrand is the island’s wind-swell-dependent west beach, with the best sections shifting between Gezeitenland, Aquarium, and Heimliche Liebe after storms. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Borkum Weststrand in North Sea.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationNorth Sea, DE
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