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St. Peter-Ording Beach
Schleswig-Holstein (North Frisia), Germany•North Sea• Best Season: June, July, August
Photo: Jörg Braukmann (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia Commons source
EDITORIAL SCORE
4.17/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
18.2°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€45/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Fine White Sand
Shallow & Gentle
Sea Temperature by Month
30-year monthly averages for Schleswig-Holstein (North Frisia) · NOAA satellite dataSwipe 12 months ⇄
Refreshing Plunge
Jan
4.5°C
Air 8°C
Feb
3.6°C
Air 8°C
Mar
4.1°C
Air 10°C
Apr
7.2°C
Air 13°C
May
11.5°C
Air 16°C
Jun
15.2°C
Air 19°C
Jul
17.8°C
Air 21°C
Peak
Aug
18.2°C
Air 21°C
Sep
15.8°C
Air 19°C
Oct
12.1°C
Air 16°C
Nov
8.8°C
Air 12°C
Dec
6.1°C
Air 9°C
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Peak 18.2°C in August · cold-water plunge / wetsuit season
30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Germany Sea Temperatures
Score Breakdown
Scenery & Setting4.2 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.6 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.9 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.8 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.6 / 5
About St. Peter-Ording Beach
A colossal 12-kilometer long and up to 2-kilometer wide sandy plain in the UNESCO Wadden Sea, world-famous for historic restaurants built on 7-meter wooden stilts (Pfahlbauten).
Key Beach Facts
Official Records•Access: Located on the Eiderstedt peninsula in Schleswig-Holstein, accessed via long wooden boardwalks across salt marshes and designated beach parking areas.
•Protected Status / Environment: Part of the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea.
•Notable Feature: 12-kilometre-long and up to 2-kilometre-wide sandflat beach famous for its historic 13 stilt houses (Pfahlbauten), sand yachting (strandsegeln), kitesurfing, and iodine-rich North Sea sea spray.
Amenities & Facilities
Bathrooms
YesShowers
YesFree Parking
YesFood / Tavernas
YesGood for Kids
YesDog Friendly
YesLifeguard on Duty
YesSunbed & Umbrella Rentals
YesNatural Cliff/Pine Shade
NoWheelchair Accessible
YesSnorkeling & Watersports
YesNudist / FKK Friendly
YesGetting There & Local Notes
Getting there:
Drive 90 minutes northwest from Hamburg on the A23 and B202 to the Eiderstedt peninsula.
•Dine 7 meters above the waves in iconic historic stilt-house restaurants (Pfahlbauten) on the sand
•Germany's premier mecca for land-sailing, kite-buggying, and kitesurfing
•Walk barefoot on the firm white sand highway or take a guided Wadden Sea mudflat walk at low tide
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
INTL · 40m driveConvenient highway or local transit access across Schleswig-Holstein (North Frisia), Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Peter-Ording Beach
What is the water temperature at St. Peter-Ording Beach?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at St. Peter-Ording Beach averages 18.2°C (65°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is St. Peter-Ording Beach?
St. Peter-Ording Beach is classified as a fine white sand shoreline located in Schleswig-Holstein (North Frisia), Germany.
Is St. Peter-Ording Beach good for families with kids?
Yes, St. Peter-Ording Beach is suitable for families and children with manageable water entry.
Are there parking and facilities at St. Peter-Ording Beach?
Free parking is available. Restroom facilities are present.
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