About This Spot
Heiligenhafen, Germany is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Germany.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Flat and Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With NW winds, peaking from March to November, Heiligenhafen, Germany delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The average wind is from 9-14 knots. NW is the best direction and offers great waves. The more West in the wind, the gustier the it gets.
When to Go
A wetsuit is necessary nearly all over the year. The water is between 5-20°C (spring to summer), air temperature is in the average 18°C (in summer) and can go up to 30°C. If you have the adequate wetsuit you can surf from April to November. Off-season is possible but very cold.
What to Expect
This is a wave spot. There is also a lake where windsurf beginners go. But the spot at the sea is for kiters from upper intermediate level to pro level. The waves can get very high! A small footbridge and a slide are in the water. Kiting only in the marked kite zone. Great wave in NW winds on the west side which turn around the corner for clean waves. Here the windsurfers ride. Current with stronger NW and W wind. Best waves with NW.
Wind & Conditions
NW
Best wind direction
The average wind is from 9-14 knots. NW is the best direction and offers great waves. The more West in the wind, the gustier the it gets.
Best Months
Water Conditions
This is a wave spot. There is also a lake where windsurf beginners go. But the spot at the sea is for kiters from upper intermediate level to pro level. The waves can get very high! A small footbridge and a slide are in the water. Kiting only in the marked kite zone. Great wave in NW winds on the west side which turn around the corner for clean waves. Here the windsurfers ride. Current with stronger NW and W wind. Best waves with NW.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Follow the road `B207`. Leave the road at the sign `Heiligenhafen`. Follow the street until you are right in front of the water. Turn right, after ca. 300 meters turn left into a small road with water right and left to it. After another 500 meters you see a sign for the parking lot. Take the first parking lot to the right and drive to the water. The parking lot is huge and for free. Windsurfers take the parking lots further down the street.
Location
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