About This Spot
Ruegen / Prora, Germany is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Germany.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With N–NNE–NE winds throughout the season, Ruegen / Prora, Germany delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Westerly winds with depressions. Summer lighter. Nice NE and E winds in summer, but not very often. Best directions: N, NE, E and SE.
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
Choppy water. Nice waves with NE winds, can get quiet high with onshore winds, for experienced riders. Shallow access. During high summer watch out for swimmers.
Wind & Conditions
N · NNE · NE · ENE · E · ESE · SE
Best wind direction
Westerly winds with depressions. Summer lighter. Nice NE and E winds in summer, but not very often. Best directions: N, NE, E and SE.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Choppy water. Nice waves with NE winds, can get quiet high with onshore winds, for experienced riders. Shallow access. During high summer watch out for swimmers.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Stralsund take B96 (E22) and then B196 towards Binz. Exit B196 onto B196A to Prora. In Prora get to the beach. Lots of parking, packed in summer, parking fees.
Location
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