Der Kapitän, Amrum
Der Kapitän, Amrum is a kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, wingfoiling spot in Nordfriesland. See operating statistics (today, month, history) below.
- Region
- Nordfriesland
- Country
- Germany
- Sports
- Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Surfing, Wingfoiling
- Spot type
- Small / medium waves
- Level
- Intermediate
Conditions and statistics
Kitesurfing
kitesurfing conditions today at Der Kapitän, Amrum
Today, analysed conditions at Der Kapitän, Amrum are not favourable for of kitesurfing.
kitesurfing conditions in November at Der Kapitän, Amrum
Since the start of November, Der Kapitän, Amrum has had favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 6% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 6%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 11%
- 18 to 24 knots : 89%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
The most favorable month for kitesurfing at Der Kapitän, Amrum in the analyzed period is July, with 16% of favorable daylight hours.
The least favorable month was February (0% of favorable daylight hours).
Across the period, favorable conditions were mainly associated with winds of 12 to 17 knots.
In August, the operating rate was 8 points lower than in July.
History of kitesurfing conditions at Der Kapitän, Amrum
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 6% | 11% | 89% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 4% | 27% | 60% | 13% |
| September 2026 | 9% | 41% | 56% | 3% |
| August 2026 | 8% | 84% | 16% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 16% | 80% | 20% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 5% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 11% | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 12% | 70% | 30% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 2% | 67% | 33% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 0% | — | — | — |
| January 2026 | 1% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| December 2025 | 9% | 65% | 35% | 0% |
Wing foiling
wing foiling conditions today at Der Kapitän, Amrum
Today, analysed conditions at Der Kapitän, Amrum are not favourable for of wing foiling.
wing foiling conditions in November at Der Kapitän, Amrum
Since the start of November, Der Kapitän, Amrum has had favourable conditions for wing foiling during 6% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 6%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 11%
- 18 to 24 knots : 89%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Over the last 12 complete months, July was the most favorable for wing foiling at Der Kapitän, Amrum, with 16% of favorable daylight hours.
At the other end, February showed the lowest rate, with 0% of favorable daylight hours.
Across the period, favorable conditions were mainly associated with winds of 12 to 17 knots.
August was 8 points behind July.
History of wing foiling conditions at Der Kapitän, Amrum
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 6% | 11% | 89% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 4% | 27% | 60% | 13% |
| September 2026 | 9% | 41% | 56% | 3% |
| August 2026 | 8% | 84% | 16% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 16% | 80% | 20% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 5% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 11% | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 12% | 70% | 30% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 2% | 67% | 33% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 0% | — | — | — |
| January 2026 | 1% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| December 2025 | 9% | 65% | 35% | 0% |
Windsurfing
windsurfing conditions today at Der Kapitän, Amrum
Today, analysed conditions at Der Kapitän, Amrum are not favourable for of windsurfing.
windsurfing conditions in November at Der Kapitän, Amrum
Since the start of November, Der Kapitän, Amrum has had favourable conditions for windsurfing during 6% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 6%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 11%
- 18 to 24 knots : 89%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, July stands out as the most favorable for windsurfing at Der Kapitän, Amrum (16% of favorable daylight hours).
Conversely, February was the least favorable month, with 0% of favorable daylight hours.
Across the period, favorable conditions were mainly associated with winds of 12 to 17 knots.
August was 8 points behind July.
History of windsurfing conditions at Der Kapitän, Amrum
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 6% | 11% | 89% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 4% | 27% | 60% | 13% |
| September 2026 | 9% | 41% | 56% | 3% |
| August 2026 | 8% | 84% | 16% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 16% | 80% | 20% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 5% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 11% | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 12% | 70% | 30% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 2% | 67% | 33% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 0% | — | — | — |
| January 2026 | 1% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| December 2025 | 9% | 65% | 35% | 0% |
Surfing
surfing conditions today at Der Kapitän, Amrum
Today, Der Kapitän, Amrum has favourable conditions for surfing during 67% of the analysed daylight hours.
Wave height distribution during favourable hours:
- < 0.5 m : 0%
- 0.5 to < 0.8 m : 100%
- 0.8 to < 1.5 m : 0%
- 1.5 m and above : 0%
Wave period during favourable hours:
- < 8 s 100%
- 8 to < 10 s 0%
- 10 s and above 0%
surfing conditions in November at Der Kapitän, Amrum
Since the start of November, Der Kapitän, Amrum has had favourable conditions for surfing during 28% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 28%
Wave height distribution during favourable hours:
- < 0.5 m : 0%
- 0.5 to < 0.8 m : 93%
- 0.8 to < 1.5 m : 8%
- 1.5 m and above : 0%
Wave period during favourable hours:
- < 8 s 100%
- 8 to < 10 s 0%
- 10 s and above 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
The most favorable month for surfing at Der Kapitän, Amrum in the analyzed period is February, with 75% of favorable daylight hours.
Conversely, July was the least favorable month, with 28% of favorable daylight hours.
Over the last 12 months, favorable conditions at Der Kapitän, Amrum were most often associated with waves of 0.8 to 1.5 m.
During favorable hours, wave period was under 8 seconds in 100% of cases.
History of surfing conditions at Der Kapitän, Amrum
| Month | Performance | < 0.5 m | 0.5 to < 0.8 m | 0.8 to < 1.5 m | 1.5 m and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 28% | 0% | 93% | 8% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 67% | 0% | 26% | 45% | 29% |
| September 2026 | 64% | 0% | 22% | 56% | 22% |
| August 2026 | 41% | 0% | 50% | 42% | 8% |
| July 2026 | 28% | 0% | 32% | 51% | 17% |
| June 2026 | 39% | 0% | 44% | 49% | 7% |
| May 2026 | 29% | 0% | 60% | 27% | 14% |
| April 2026 | 28% | 0% | 29% | 48% | 23% |
| March 2026 | 49% | 0% | 31% | 51% | 18% |
| February 2026 | 75% | 0% | 33% | 62% | 5% |
| January 2026 | 72% | 0% | 27% | 59% | 13% |
| December 2025 | 63% | 0% | 22% | 55% | 23% |
Wave period (history)
- November 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- October 2026 < 8 s 97%8-10 s 3%>= 10 s 0%
- September 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- August 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- July 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- June 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- May 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- April 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- March 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- February 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- January 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- December 2025 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
Other nearby spots
- Amrum, Wittdün — 2.2 km
- Stenodde, Amrum — 3.4 km
- Amrum, Nebel — 5.4 km
- Amrum, Norddorf — 9.6 km
- Föhr, Nieblum — 10.5 km
- Föhr, Utersum — 10.9 km