About This Spot
Karlsminde, 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 water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With E–SW winds, peaking from April to November, Karlsminde, Germany delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Westerly winds with depressions. Best from fall to spring. Summer lighter. Nice NE and E winds in summer, but not very often. Works best in SW. Further west the beach curves making E and W sideshore.
When to Go
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.
What to Expect
Flat to choppy water and with Easterlies nice waves can build up.
Wind & Conditions
E · SW
Best wind direction
Westerly winds with depressions. Best from fall to spring. Summer lighter. Nice NE and E winds in summer, but not very often. Works best in SW. Further west the beach curves making E and W sideshore.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat to choppy water and with Easterlies nice waves can build up.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
From Eckernfoerde drive east on L26 (Waabser Chaussee). Turn right on signs to Karlsminde and drive all the way to the water. Enter the camping if you want to camp there. You can also park in front of the camping and walk to the beach which is quiet long. Best is to drive westwards from the parking and find the access to the water. Look out where you can park and access.
Location
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