Ritenrade, Germany kitesurfing spot

🇩🇪Germany·Europe

Ritenrade, Germany

◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

NE–S

Best Season

Apr–Oct

Water

Flat · Chop

About This Spot

Ritenrade, 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 experienced riders pushing their limits.

With NE–S winds, peaking from April to October, Ritenrade, Germany delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Best winds in fall to spring. Can be any force with depressions (mainly Westerlies). Summer lighter winds. Best wind directions: NE and S. On sideshore winds the wind can be gusty due to the cliffs on both sides.

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When to Go

Summer is nice and warm. High season a short 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.

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What to Expect

Flat to choppy water with smaller waves in stronger winds. Some big stones in the water.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

NE · S
Best wind direction

Best winds in fall to spring. Can be any force with depressions (mainly Westerlies). Summer lighter winds. Best wind directions: NE and S. On sideshore winds the wind can be gusty due to the cliffs on both sides.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

FlatChopSmall waves

Flat to choppy water with smaller waves in stronger winds. Some big stones in the water.

Small beachSandPebbles💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets✓ Available
🍹Beach Bar / Food✓ Available
📚Lessons Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers✓ Available

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

Take the B203 from Eckernfoerde towards Kappeln. Exit at Loose and drive to Ludwigsburg and stay on the street and follow signs to Hoekholz and then Ritenrade. Park on a small parking.

Location

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Ritenrade, Germany

54.5414°N, 10.0118°E

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