About This Spot
Ruegen / Hiddensee, Germany is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Germany.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With SW–WSW–W winds, peaking from March to November, Ruegen / Hiddensee, 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. Works good in westerlies.
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
Smaller waves or choppy water. Shallow for about 100m with sandbars further out. Look out for wooden wave breakers.
Wind & Conditions
SW · WSW · W · WNW · NW
Best wind direction
Westerly winds with depressions. Best from fall to spring. Summer lighter. Works good in westerlies.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Smaller waves or choppy water. Shallow for about 100m with sandbars further out. Look out for wooden wave breakers.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🥾Long walk to the beach
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.
Location
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