About This Spot
Zingst, Germany is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Germany.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With ENE–E–W winds, peaking from March to November, Zingst, 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. Nice NE and E winds in summer, but not very often. Prefer sideshore winds to get away from the wave breakers.
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. With stronger winds nice waves on the sandbar. Lots of wave breakers in the water.
Wind & Conditions
ENE · E · W
Best wind direction
Westerly winds with depressions. Best from fall to spring. Summer lighter. Nice NE and E winds in summer, but not very often. Prefer sideshore winds to get away from the wave breakers.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Choppy water. With stronger winds nice waves on the sandbar. Lots of wave breakers in the water.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
From Rostock drive towards Stralsund on B105. Before you reach Ribnitz-Damgarten turn left onto L21 and follow the signs to Darss and to Zingst. Best access west of Zingst with parking behind the dune.
Location
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