Knockster Tief
Knockster Tief is a kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, wingfoiling spot in Emden. See operating statistics (today, month, history) below.
Conditions and statistics
Kitesurfing
kitesurfing conditions today at Knockster Tief
Today, analysed conditions at Knockster Tief are not favourable for of kitesurfing.
kitesurfing conditions in November at Knockster Tief
Since the start of November, Knockster Tief has had favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 20% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 20%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 100%
- 18 to 24 knots : 0%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Over the last 12 complete months, January was the most favorable for kitesurfing at Knockster Tief, with 41% of favorable daylight hours.
At the other end, December showed the lowest rate, with 11% of favorable daylight hours.
Over the last 12 months, 69% of favorable hours observed at Knockster Tief fell in the 12 to 17 knots range.
In October, the operating rate was 7 points lower than in September.
History of kitesurfing conditions at Knockster Tief
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 20% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 16% | 65% | 35% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 23% | 57% | 43% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 27% | 87% | 13% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 38% | 62% | 38% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 20% | 55% | 45% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 13% | 74% | 26% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 26% | 79% | 21% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 18% | 52% | 49% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 37% | 77% | 23% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 41% | 72% | 15% | 12% |
| December 2025 | 11% | 69% | 31% | 0% |
Wing foiling
wing foiling conditions today at Knockster Tief
Today, analysed conditions at Knockster Tief are not favourable for of wing foiling.
wing foiling conditions in November at Knockster Tief
Since the start of November, Knockster Tief has had favourable conditions for wing foiling during 20% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 20%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 100%
- 18 to 24 knots : 0%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, January stands out as the most favorable for wing foiling at Knockster Tief (41% of favorable daylight hours).
The least favorable month was December (11% of favorable daylight hours).
The wind profile at Knockster Tief over complete months puts the 12 to 17 knots range first (69% of favorable hours).
October was 7 points behind September.
History of wing foiling conditions at Knockster Tief
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 20% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 16% | 65% | 35% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 23% | 57% | 43% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 27% | 87% | 13% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 38% | 62% | 38% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 20% | 55% | 45% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 13% | 74% | 26% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 26% | 79% | 21% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 18% | 52% | 49% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 37% | 77% | 23% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 41% | 72% | 15% | 12% |
| December 2025 | 11% | 69% | 31% | 0% |
Windsurfing
windsurfing conditions today at Knockster Tief
Today, analysed conditions at Knockster Tief are not favourable for of windsurfing.
windsurfing conditions in November at Knockster Tief
Since the start of November, Knockster Tief has had favourable conditions for windsurfing during 20% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 20%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 100%
- 18 to 24 knots : 0%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Over the last 12 complete months, January was the most favorable for windsurfing at Knockster Tief, with 41% of favorable daylight hours.
Conversely, December was the least favorable month, with 11% of favorable daylight hours.
The wind profile at Knockster Tief over complete months puts the 12 to 17 knots range first (69% of favorable hours).
October was 7 points behind September.
History of windsurfing conditions at Knockster Tief
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 20% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 16% | 65% | 35% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 23% | 57% | 43% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 27% | 87% | 13% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 38% | 62% | 38% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 20% | 55% | 45% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 13% | 74% | 26% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 26% | 79% | 21% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 18% | 52% | 49% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 37% | 77% | 23% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 41% | 72% | 15% | 12% |
| December 2025 | 11% | 69% | 31% | 0% |
Surfing
surfing conditions today at Knockster Tief
Today, analysed conditions at Knockster Tief are not favourable for of surfing.
surfing conditions in November at Knockster Tief
Since the start of November, Knockster Tief has had favourable conditions for surfing during 23% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 23%
Wave height distribution during favourable hours:
- < 0.5 m : 0%
- 0.5 to < 0.8 m : 53%
- 0.8 to < 1.5 m : 47%
- 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
Among complete months available, May stands out as the most favorable for surfing at Knockster Tief (24% of favorable daylight hours).
The least favorable month was January (0% of favorable daylight hours).
Across the period, 56% of favorable surf hours at Knockster Tief had waves of 0.5 to 0.8 m.
Over complete months, under 8 seconds periods were the most frequent during favorable hours (100%).
History of surfing conditions at Knockster Tief
| Month | Performance | < 0.5 m | 0.5 to < 0.8 m | 0.8 to < 1.5 m | 1.5 m and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 23% | 0% | 53% | 47% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 3% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 5% | 0% | 88% | 12% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 9% | 0% | 75% | 25% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 23% | 0% | 54% | 45% | 1% |
| June 2026 | 13% | 0% | 97% | 3% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 24% | 0% | 51% | 49% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 15% | 0% | 36% | 56% | 8% |
| March 2026 | 5% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 7% | 0% | 26% | 74% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 0% | — | — | — | — |
| December 2025 | 13% | 0% | 9% | 56% | 34% |
Wave period (history)
- November 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- October 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 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%
- December 2025 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
Other nearby spots
- Upleward — 8.8 km
- Dollart — 14.7 km
- Borkum, Surfstrand — 37.1 km
- Borkum, Nordstrand — 37.3 km
- Hafen, Juist — 37.3 km
- Juist — 38.2 km