Impressive Forces of Nature

Would you like to plan your next trip to St. Peter-Ording based on the tides?
Or learn more about how tides work? Then you've come to the right place!
Here you can see the current tide information at a glance and get general information about the weather.

Low tide

Flood

Tide Calendar for St. Peter-Ording

High and Low Tides

When is the best time to jump into the water or take a leisurely stroll along the water’s edge?
The tide calendar tells you when high and low tides occur in SPO. You can use this information to plan your vacation activities perfectly.
How about a mudflat hike, for example? By the way, it’s best to start one two hours before low tide. Even better, though, is a guided mudflat hike—highly recommended for beginners, and there are also exciting guided tours for experienced visitors to the Wadden Sea.

The times listed here apply only to St. Peter-Ording. These are the official times provided by the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH).

Please note: During the new moon and full moon, high tides may rise higher than normal due to spring tides or storm surges. This can sometimes result in flooding of the entire beach, including the beach parking lots.

Tide Calendar as a PDF or Flyer

Tip

You can pick up a pocket-sized print version of the tide calendar at our tourist information offices or order it through our brochure service—this way, you can have the tide calendar sent to your home.

Would you like to use the tide calendar in PDF format? No problem. Click here for the PDF.

Ocean Waves

Tides for Beginners

What exactly are tides, and how do high and low tides occur?
Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Earth and the Moon, in combination with the Earth’s rotation. As a result, sea level changes regularly—every six hours, or four times a day.
When the sea level rises over a period of six hours on the side facing the Moon, this is referred to as high tide. The moment the North Sea reaches its highest level, we call it high tide. At this point, it’s just a few steps from your beach chair to the waves of the North Sea.

The opposite of this, low tide, is the state in which the sea is at its lowest level. We refer to the period of falling sea level—which also lasts six hours—as ebb tide. During this time, you can explore the exposed seabed at your leisure or go on a mudflat hike in the Wadden Sea National Park. As a Wadden Sea beginner, you should definitely go on a mudflat hike with an experienced mudflat guide.

Our team on a guided mudflat hike at Südstrand

Tips & Rules for Watt Hiking

You have to learn how to behave on the mudflats! Setting out on a hike at the wrong time, strong currents, and poor visibility—things can quickly become life-threatening. So be sure to check out our tips for watt hiking and follow the rules—then nothing will stand in the way of a safe and fun hike.

Watt Hiking & Mudflat Tours

Sunbeams shine through the dark clouds on the beach

Where the North Sea Wind Blows

Weather in St. Peter-Ording and on the Eiderstedt Peninsula

A constant fresh breeze of salty sea air and the occasional rain shower—that pretty much sums up the weather on the Eiderstedt Peninsula and in SPO.
But don’t worry: The sun also makes frequent appearances on the North Sea coast, offering perfect conditions for lovely days at the beach, nature walks, and a dip in the sea during the summer.
Mild winters and moderately warm summers provide a pleasant vacation climate no matter the season.

Windy Outlook

Weather Forecast for Kitesurfing

Are the wind conditions good for kitesurfing? On the Windfinder website, you'll find the latest weather and wind forecast for the next few days in St. Peter-Ording. By the way, we measure the weather data right here on Ordinger Beach and send it directly to Windfinder.

Live Weather on Location

Wecam

Check out the weather live!

With our webcams in St. Peter-Ording, you can closely follow how the weather is changing.

SPO Webcams