Is Kniepsand good for swimming today?

Kniepsand has BeachFinder Score: 75/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.

What is the water temperature at Kniepsand today?

18°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.

How windy is Kniepsand today?

18 km/h · NW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.

What should I check before swimming at Kniepsand?

Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.

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Quick answer: Kniepsand today

Kniepsand is a BeachFinder spot in DK, DK. Today, compare water temperature 18°C, wind 18 km/h · NW, uv 6.5, waves 0.8 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 75/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.

Water temperature

18°C

Wind

18 km/h · NW

6.5

Waves

0.8 m

Water quality

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Last updated: Jul 10, 01:00 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 75/100

Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.

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Updated: Jul 10, 01:00 AM

Water temp

18°C

Air temp

15°C

Feels like

14°C

UV index

6.5

Wind

18 km/h · NW

Gust 28 km/h

Waves

0.8 m

Current

1 km/h · S

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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo

Kniepsand

Kniepsand is a vast sandy bank in the North Sea, along the west coast of the island of Amrum, in Schleswig-Holstein. It is described as a high sandbank that moves extremely slowly and covers about 10 km². The major practical point is its very nature: we are not talking about a small urban beach, but a large sandy formation, generally not submerged, associated with the island of Amrum. For today's selection, Kniepsand will be relevant if you are looking for space, sand, and a coastal bank landscape. Nearby landmarks include Hundestrand at 2.6 km, Amrum Badeland at 3.9 km, Hörnumknoobs at 8.2 km, and Raucherstrand at 12.3 km. Prepare especially for the route and possible walking time on this large area.

About this spot

Kniepsand stands out for its scale: a sandy bank of about 10 km², associated with Amrum. This is not the best choice for an impromptu stop without scouting, but it is suitable for those who want a large sandy landscape in the North Sea.

Updated 5/15/2026

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