California Surf Cup Sylt
German Windsurfing Championship at Brandenburger Strand Westerland — Wave, Slalom, Freestyle and Racing
About Surf Cup Sylt
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Sylt and Watersports
Sylt, with around 18,000 inhabitants and a length of 38 kilometers, is the largest German North Sea island and part of the district of Nordfriesland in the state of Schleswig-Holstein. With its kilometer-long sandy beaches, constant wind, and pronounced wave action, Sylt has been one of Europe's best wave spots worldwide for decades. Westerland, the island's largest town, hosts Brandenburger Strand, one of the top locations for windsurfing, kitesurfing, and wave riding.
More than 40 Years of Surf Tradition
The California Surf Cup has been held annually on Sylt since 1984 — one of Germany's oldest and most renowned windsurfing events. The organizer is Choppy Water GmbH (brand California Windsurf Cup), which works in close cooperation with the Association of German Windsurfing and Watersports (VDWS) and Tourismus Sylt.
Four Disciplines, One Beach
During the six days, the German Championships will be held in the following categories:
- Wave — Wave riding and jumps in the North Sea surf
- Freestyle — acrobatic tricks and jumps
- Slalom — high-speed races with buoy rounding
- Racing — long-distance competitions for the fastest lines
International professional athletes and top German athletes share the competition arena, collecting points for the world rankings simultaneously.
Festival Alongside the Sport
In addition to the competition, the festival grounds on the beach offer a diverse program: shopping stalls with boards and equipment, food tents, free morning yoga sessions, live DJ sets in the afternoon, and surfer parties in the evening. Admission to the entire festival and all parties is free — a concept that makes Sylt a magnet for watersports fans and sundowner lovers year after year.
Surf Cup Sylt — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the California Surf Cup on Sylt takes place from July 28 to August 2. For six days, Brandenburger Strand in Westerland becomes the arena for the German Windsurfing Championships — in the four disciplines of Wave, Freestyle, Slalom, and Racing.
The competitions start in the morning and often continue until late afternoon — depending on wind and waves. In parallel, the festival program on the beach creates the atmosphere: shopping stalls with boards and equipment, cocktail and snack stands, free yoga sessions, live DJ sets, and surfer parties in the evening, all with free admission.
Programme Surf Cup Sylt 2026
California Surf Cup Sylt 2026 — Competition Program
Disciplines
- Wave — Wave riding and jumps in the North Sea surf
- Freestyle — acrobatic tricks and jumps with the board
- Slalom — high-speed competitions
- Racing — long-distance races for the fastest lines
Daily Festival Program at Brandenburger Strand
- Mornings — free yoga sessions on the beach
- Late morning to afternoon — competitions (time depends on wind conditions)
- Afternoon — live DJ sets, shopping and food stalls
- Evening — surfer parties with DJs and stage (freely accessible)
Detailed competition schedule and live results: windsurfcup.de. Actual competition days will be scheduled at short notice depending on wind and waves.
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Practical information — Surf Cup Sylt
Getting There
By train via the Marschbahn (Niebüll–Westerland), by car via the car shuttle from Niebüll (Sylt Shuttle, Sylt Shuttle Plus) or ferry from Rømø. In Westerland, it's a 10-minute walk from the train station to Brandenburger Strand.
Admission
Free — for both the competitions on the beach and the surfer parties in the evening.
On Site
Food and drinks are sold at stalls. Weather can change rapidly — weatherproof clothing recommended. Yoga mats are provided.
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Where it takes place Surf Cup Sylt
Brandenburger Strand, Westerland
Brandenburger Strand, Westerland, 25980 Sylt