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Germany · Germany

Fehmarn / Fehmarnsund, Germany

12.6kts

W · Windsaison

Fehmarnsund funnels Atlantic wind through a narrow Baltic strait with 197 windy days yearly. Consistent but demanding: strong tides, cold water, shipping traffic, and chop that rewards solid technique.

IntermediateAdvancedFreerideFreestyleFoil
12.6kts
Durchschnittswind
197
Windtage / Jahr
15:00–18:00
Beste Windzeit
W
Hauptwindrichtung

Lage

Nächste Flughäfen
Airport - Berlin Schoenefeld
Koordinaten
54.4032, 11.1281
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Monatliches Windprofil (Peak-Fenster)

19
Jan
18
Feb
15
Mär
16
Apr
16
Mai
15
Jun
15
Jul
15
Aug
16
Sep
17
Okt
15
Nov
16
Dez

Jan

63%

fahrbar

18.5 kts

Feb

53%

fahrbar

17.9 kts

Mär

55%

fahrbar

15.1 kts

Apr

35%

fahrbar

15.5 kts

Mai

53%

fahrbar

16.1 kts

Jun

62%

fahrbar

15.4 kts

Jul

48%

fahrbar

15 kts

Aug

47%

fahrbar

15.1 kts

Sep

60%

fahrbar

16.2 kts

Okt

65%

fahrbar

16.6 kts

Nov

47%

fahrbar

15.3 kts

Dez

60%

fahrbar

15.8 kts

Beste Windrichtungen

  • W
  • WNW
  • WSW
  • E
  • SW

Wasserbedingungen

  • Ocean
  • Choppy

Beste Monate

Jan
Feb
Mär
Apr
Mai
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Okt
Nov
Dez

Gefahren

  • Strong tidal currents and choppy waters typical of the Fehmarnsund strait require excellent swimming ability
  • Shallow areas and sandbars near the coast demand careful navigation and spot knowledge
  • Cold water temperatures increase hypothermia risk, especially in winter months
  • Occasional shipping traffic in the sound necessitates awareness of vessel movements

Was das für dich heißt

  • Starke Strömung — upwind zurücklaufen, nicht abtreiben lassen
  • Nicht in markierten Badezonen fahren
  • Im Stehbereich auf Finnen und Leinen achten

Ausstattung

  • Kitesurfing schools and rental shops available in Fehmarn resort areas
  • Beach bars and restaurants near popular launch zones
  • Parking facilities and changing rooms at established beach spots

Lokale Tipps

Fehmarn experiences consistent wind with 197 windy days yearly, making it reliable for progression. Check local conditions at nearby kite schools and respect the narrow sound's unique tidal and wind patterns.

Einstieg & Strand

Launch from sandy beach areas during incoming tide when conditions are calmest. Westerly and easterly winds funnel well through the sound; check wind direction and tide tables before heading out.

Lokale Regeln

Respect marked swimming zones and other water users. Stay aware of local kite schools operating in the area and maintain safe distances from their lesson areas.

Was anziehen

Wear a 4/3mm or 5/4mm wetsuit year-round; water temperatures range from 4-5°C in winter to 15-17°C in summer. Consider a hooded vest or 6mm suit for extended winter sessions.

Was einpacken

Kite-Größen

  • 14–17 mLeichtwind, unter 14 kn
  • 11–14 mtypische Sessions, 14–22 kn

Boards

  • Twintip — universell, gehört ins Gepäck
  • Hydrofoil — Leichtwind-Spot, fahrbar ab ca. 10 kn

Was anziehen (nach Klima)

Im Wasser
4/3-mm-Neoprenanzug mit Schuhen.
An Land
Isolierte Jacke und Mütze — im Zwiebelprinzip.

Abgeleitet aus dem Breitengrad des Spots (kühl-gemäßigte Zone) und der aktuellen Saison.

Vorfahrt & Verhalten

  1. 1Wer ins Wasser startet, hat Vorrang vor Ridern, die reinkommen.
  2. 2Der Luv-Rider weicht aus — Kite hoch halten, wenn du über einem tiefen Rider passierst.
  3. 3Steuerbordbug (rechte Hand vorn) hat Vorfahrt beim Kreuzen.
  4. 4Wer überholt, hält sich aus der Linie des langsameren Riders.
  5. 5Wellenreiten: Der Rider in der Welle hat sie — kein Drop-in.

Spot-Guide

The Experience

Fehmarn's geography does the work. Westerly and easterly winds funnel straight through the sound—you'll get sessions when the North Sea around you is flat. The tradeoff: this is a working strait. Shipping moves through regularly. Tides run hard. Water stays cold enough that mistakes cost you.

Launch from sandy beaches on incoming tide when surface chop settles. Even then, conditions push back.

Wind & Conditions

197 windy days annually. October through March is prime; rideable wind shows up in summer too, which is rare for northern Europe. Wind direction clusters around W, WNW, WSW, E, and SW—westerlies dominate, funneled and organized through the sound. Average 12.6 knots, but tidal acceleration and the funnel effect deliver more real wind than forecasts suggest.

The Water

Cold. Winter demands a 5mm wetsuit minimum; 4/3mm by February. Hypothermia risk is real November through March.

Tidal currents are a constraint, not a feature. Incoming tide flattens the surface. Outgoing tide stacks chop and fights harder. You need to time your launch, know your exit, and understand local sandbars—getting pinned or grounded happens here.

Shipping lanes run through. Keep your head up.

Who It's For

Intermediate and above. You need solid water skills, excellent swimming ability, and working knowledge of tide tables. Progression-focused riders stack sessions year-round in consistent wind. Freestylers and racers value the organized funnel wind.

If you're still building water sense or panic in current, go elsewhere first.

Local Info

Schools and rentals operate in Fehmarn resort areas. Facilities exist, but this isn't a tourist destination—it's a utility spot for serious riders stacking sessions.

Launch on incoming tide from sandy beaches. Check wind direction. Respect the tidal patterns. Get local intel from schools if you're new.