About This Spot
Pelzerhaken, Germany is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Germany.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE–ENE–E winds, peaking from March to November, Pelzerhaken, Germany delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Winds can vary a lot. Best winds in autumn and spring. Great days in summer with East wind. East wind can get accelerated and be stronger as on other beaches. SW is gusty. The launch can be tricky and very gusty if the wind comes a bit sideoffshore.
When to Go
Typical German weather. Season is from April to October. A wetsuit is always necessary maybe in summertime a shorty. Water in spring an autumn from 8-13°C, summer up to 22°C. Air in the season: 10-30 °C. If you are really hard you can ride it all year. But during winter some ice is possible. In wintertime water is about 3-5°C cold.
What to Expect
No tide. Big shallow area. The water is flat and with stronger winds choppy. In strong winds you can have small but nice waves on the sandbar, specially with NE wind. In summer lots of seaweed can be a hassle, specially for windsurfers. Small stones up to 5m into the water, walk carefully.
Wind & Conditions
NE · ENE · E
Best wind direction
Winds can vary a lot. Best winds in autumn and spring. Great days in summer with East wind. East wind can get accelerated and be stronger as on other beaches. SW is gusty. The launch can be tricky and very gusty if the wind comes a bit sideoffshore.
Best Months
Water Conditions
No tide. Big shallow area. The water is flat and with stronger winds choppy. In strong winds you can have small but nice waves on the sandbar, specially with NE wind. In summer lots of seaweed can be a hassle, specially for windsurfers. Small stones up to 5m into the water, walk carefully.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Hamburg or Luebeck over the highway 'A1' exit at Neustadt. Then you follow the signs to Pelzerhaken. The street goes a bit downhill and then before it makes a hard left curve, drive straight to the surf beach on a small road. Use the first parking entrance to your left and drive to the end of it. During season you have to pay for parking.
Location
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