Ruegen / Hiddensee, Germany
Ruegen / Hiddensee, Germany is a Shallow, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Ruegen / Hiddensee, Germany !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Ruegen / Hiddensee, Germany is a Shallow, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Ruegen / Hiddensee, Germany !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Hiddensee is an island west of Ruegen. Only accessable by boat. No cars on the island. Take a boat from Stralsund or from Schaprode. From Stralsund, head for 'Insel Ruegen' stay on the mainroad once you crossed the bridge. Take a left in Samtens, heading for Gingst. Follow the signs to Schaprode. Take a boat/ferry in the harbour.
Nearest Airports
Distance
320km from spot
290km from spot
295km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Hiddensee is an island west of Ruegen. Only accessable by boat. No cars on the island. Take a boat from Stralsund or from Schaprode. From Stralsund, head for 'Insel Ruegen' stay on the mainroad once you crossed the bridge. Take a left in Samtens, heading for Gingst. Follow the signs to Schaprode. Take a boat/ferry in the harbour.
Nearest Airports
Distance
320km from spot
290km from spot
295km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Ruegen / Hiddensee, Germany
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer is nice and warm. High season a shorty is ok, a few weeks with just shorts is possible. Usually a wetsuit is always needed. Water max 22°C in summer, normally around 15°C. Winter gets cold, but a thick wetsuit, gloves, mask and shoes make kiting almost year-round possible. Air: summer between 20-30°C, spring and fall around 15°C.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
There is Frontal wind at Ruegen / Hiddensee, Germany.
Westerly winds with depressions. Best from fall to spring. Summer lighter. Works good in westerlies.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Ruegen / Hiddensee, Germany are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer is nice and warm. High season a shorty is ok, a few weeks with just shorts is possible. Usually a wetsuit is always needed. Water max 22°C in summer, normally around 15°C. Winter gets cold, but a thick wetsuit, gloves, mask and shoes make kiting almost year-round possible. Air: summer between 20-30°C, spring and fall around 15°C.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW .
There is Frontal wind at Ruegen / Hiddensee, Germany.
Westerly winds with depressions. Best from fall to spring. Summer lighter. Works good in westerlies.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Ruegen / Hiddensee, Germany are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Ruegen / Hiddensee, Germany is a Shallow, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Nice sandy beach with lots of space. The west beach is very long, almost as long as the island Hiddensee. So pick an access, prefer a beach without wave breakers and with less tourists. Further south of the main tourist area is the best.
Smaller waves or choppy water. Shallow for about 100m with sandbars further out. Look out for wooden wave breakers.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Ruegen / Hiddensee, Germany is a Shallow, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Nice sandy beach with lots of space. The west beach is very long, almost as long as the island Hiddensee. So pick an access, prefer a beach without wave breakers and with less tourists. Further south of the main tourist area is the best.
Smaller waves or choppy water. Shallow for about 100m with sandbars further out. Look out for wooden wave breakers.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Wavebreakers .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Wavebreakers .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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Additional information
Watch out for the wave breakers. On a nice SW wind you can do a trip to Hiddensee, starting from Suhrendorf on Ruegen. Ride to the small harbour of Neuendorf. Then carry your gear for about 500m through a forest and enjoy fun waves.
Webcams around Ruegen / Hiddensee, Germany
Webcams around Ruegen / Hiddensee, Germany
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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More about Kitesurfing in Germany
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Wind stats in Germany...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 73 |
| Feb | 70 |
| Mar | 68 |
| Apr | 60 |
| May | 53 |
| Jun | 54 |
| Jul | 54 |
| Aug | 54 |
| Sep | 61 |
| Oct | 65 |
| Nov | 72 |
| Dec | 76 |
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Additional information
There are 4 kitesurf schools and 268 kitesurf spots in Germany.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Ruegen / Hiddensee, Germany
