Fehmarn – Katharinenhof
Germany · Kitesurf · Windsurf · Surfing
- Best winds N, NE
- Level Intermediate · Pro
- Water Waves
- Best months Sep–Apr
About this spot
Katharinenhof sits on Fehmarn's northeast coast, with a cliff line and a wide bay that opens to the east. In N and NE conditions cleanly rolling Baltic swell builds here – this is Fehmarn's true wave spot, far quieter than the well-known venues in the south. You can park up at the cliff; the entry is east of it. The spot rewards you when the wind really blows; on light days not much happens here.
Does Katharinenhof also work flatter? Yes – the spots along the southeast coast around Wulfen and Katharinenhof also offer standing areas and calmer water in southerly conditions, but they are less known and therefore often emptier. Rig and launch up top or on the beach; the riding is on the wave. The wave season falls in the windy half-year from autumn to spring – then with a wetsuit and experience, as the water is cold and the conditions are rough.
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Wind & weather through the year
According to model data for 2021–2025, April is the windiest month: on 21 % 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 east. The most reliable period runs from April to May. The least wind is in October (3 %). In the warmer season (water from 15 °C), September brings the most wind days (15 %). The water ranges from about 3 to 20 °C over the year.
| Month | Wind days ≥ 12 kn | Avg wind | Direction | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
10 %
| 15 kn | N | 4 °C | 4 °C |
| February |
10 %
| 15 kn | NE | 4 °C | 3 °C |
| March |
12 %
| 12 kn | E | 5 °C | 5 °C |
| April |
21 %
| 12 kn | E | 7 °C | 8 °C |
| May |
18 %
| 12 kn | E | 12 °C | 12 °C |
| June |
11 %
| 11 kn | E | 16 °C | 16 °C |
| July |
8 %
| 12 kn | E | 18 °C | 19 °C |
| August |
12 %
| 11 kn | E | 18 °C | 20 °C |
| September |
15 %
| 13 kn | E | 17 °C | 18 °C |
| October |
3 %
| 14 kn | NE | 13 °C | 13 °C |
| November |
9 %
| 14 kn | N | 8 °C | 10 °C |
| December |
6 %
| 14 kn | E | 5 °C | 7 °C |
Wind day = at least 3 hours at ≥ 12 kn in daylight (09:00–19:00 local time). Only hours with wind from N, NE (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
Park up at the cliff, enter east of it. Best wave in N/NE with strong wind; in light wind it is barely worth it. For flatter water switch to southerly conditions.
⚠︎ Hazards
Cliff coast and rough waves, cold water in autumn and winter – only with experience, reliable gear and a wetsuit. Be cautious with any offshore component.
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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Trips & camps
Kite holiday on Fehmarn
Kite holiday on the Baltic island of Fehmarn with spots for every wind direction, shallow areas for beginners and weekly courses. According to the page bookable Sunday to Sunday only.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fehmarn – Katharinenhof suitable for beginners?
Not really. According to the spot info, Fehmarn – Katharinenhof is a spot for Intermediate · Pro (water: Waves). There is one surf school nearby.
Which wind works at Fehmarn – Katharinenhof?
Best with wind from N, NE. In the windiest month (April), model data show the wind mostly blowing from the east.
When is the best time for Fehmarn – Katharinenhof?
The best months are considered to be Sep–Apr. According to the wind statistics, September has the most wind days in the warmer season (water from 15 °C, 15 %); overall April is the windiest (21 %), but the water is cold then.
How warm is the water at Fehmarn – Katharinenhof?
Over the year about 3 °C in February to 20 °C in August (model data).
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