Berlin – Wannsee
Germany · Windsurf · SUP
- Best winds W, SW, NW
- Level Beginner · Intermediate
- Water Flat water
- Best months Apr–Oct
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About this spot
In Berlin's southwest, the Wannsee is the capital's largest lake with a real sandy beach and a windsurf and SUP stronghold. Right next to the Strandbad Wannsee lido you'll find surf and sailing schools with full station infrastructure – a few minutes' walk from the car park. You rig on the shore and ride on flat, tide-free Havel freshwater. Depending on the wind direction you can pick a suitable entry across the linked Havel lake system.
Can you kite at the Wannsee? No – kitesurfing is banned on Berlin's waters, because the entire lake network counts as federal waterway. Windsurfing, wingfoil and SUP, however, run without issue. West, southwest and northwest winds come through best, with afternoon thermals in summer. The season runs from April to October. A convenient city spot with schools right at the lido.
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Wind & weather through the year
According to model data for 2021–2025, January is the windiest month: on 19 % of days the wind blows at 12 knots or more from a direction that works at this spot for at least three daytime hours. It then mostly blows from the west. The most reliable period runs from January to February. The least wind is in August (5 %). In the warmer season (water from 15 °C), May brings the most wind days (10 %).
| Month | Wind days ≥ 12 kn | Avg wind | Direction | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
19 %
| 8 kn | W | 3 °C |
| February |
19 %
| 8 kn | W | 5 °C |
| March |
10 %
| 7 kn | SW | 8 °C |
| April |
13 %
| 7 kn | W | 12 °C |
| May |
10 %
| 7 kn | W | 17 °C |
| June |
8 %
| 7 kn | W | 23 °C |
| July |
7 %
| 7 kn | W | 23 °C |
| August |
5 %
| 6 kn | W | 22 °C |
| September |
7 %
| 6 kn | W | 19 °C |
| October |
17 %
| 8 kn | W | 14 °C |
| November |
8 %
| 7 kn | W | 7 °C |
| December |
13 %
| 7 kn | W | 4 °C |
Wind day = at least 3 hours at ≥ 12 kn in daylight (09:00–19:00 local time). Only hours with wind from W, SW, NW (usable according to the spot info) are counted. Model data (ECMWF IFS, approx. 9 km grid) – local venturi and thermal effects can be stronger. Weather data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0)
Insider tips
Kitesurfing is banned in Berlin (federal waterway). Surf and sailing schools right at Strandbad Wannsee, a few minutes' walk from the car park.
⚠︎ Hazards
Busy passenger and sailing traffic on the Havel – keep a safe distance and stay clear of fairways. In gusts keep an eye on your distance to shore.
All information without guarantee. Please check locally whether kiting, windsurfing, winging or surfing is currently allowed here – protected areas, swimming zones and seasonal closures change. You go on the water at your own risk.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Berlin – Wannsee suitable for beginners?
Yes. According to the spot info, Berlin – Wannsee suits these levels: Beginner · Intermediate (water: Flat water). There are 2 surf schools nearby.
Which wind works at Berlin – Wannsee?
Best with wind from W, SW, NW. In the windiest month (January), model data show the wind mostly blowing from the west.
When is the best time for Berlin – Wannsee?
The best months are considered to be Apr–Oct. According to the wind statistics, May has the most wind days in the warmer season (water from 15 °C, 10 %); overall January is the windiest (19 %), but the water is cold then.
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