About This Spot
Saaler Bodden / Born, 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 water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With S–SSW–SW winds, peaking from March to November, Saaler Bodden / Born, Germany delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Early morning wind from 7-9am is possible but in general wind does not start before 11am and ends sometimes immediately around 6pm. Long terms of no wind in summer (August) are common. NW is not good, only good until WNW winds.
When to Go
Season is from May to September. Air between 12°C at the season start and end, water 10°C. Summer: air between 20-30°C, water 20°C. Off-season possible, but very cold. Wetsuit almost always needed.
What to Expect
Flat water, seldom small waves, shallow almost everywhere. No obstacles except other kiters or windsurfers. Enough space for everyone but can be crowded in summer (about 40 kites at the same time).
Wind & Conditions
S · SSW · SW · WSW · W
Best wind direction
Early morning wind from 7-9am is possible but in general wind does not start before 11am and ends sometimes immediately around 6pm. Long terms of no wind in summer (August) are common. NW is not good, only good until WNW winds.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat water, seldom small waves, shallow almost everywhere. No obstacles except other kiters or windsurfers. Enough space for everyone but can be crowded in summer (about 40 kites at the same time).
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From the Bundesstrasse between Rostock and Stralsund you take a left (coming from Rostock) where a sign says 'Fischland-Darss-Zingst'. Follow that street all the way through Wustrow and Ahrenshoop until on the right you see a sign saying 'Born Campingplatz'. Make a right turn here and after about 1km on the right there is the entrance where you pay for a day ticket. Or 300m on the meadow beyond the camping ground.
Location
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