Hohwacht
Germany · Kitesurf · Windsurf · Wingfoil
- Best winds NE, N, E
- Level Beginner · Intermediate
- Water Chop
- Best months Apr–Oct
About this spot
Hohwacht Bay sits between the Kiel Fjord and Fehmarn, a generous, shallow venue with a long sandy beach. That is exactly what makes it a friendly Baltic learning spot: wide shallow-water zones plus a long-established watersports school that has been teaching here since the mid-1980s. At Alt-Hohwacht the standing area reaches out roughly 200 m, in the south of the bay an even larger shallow field opens up, while at the town beach itself the standing area is smaller and shared with swimmers.
Which wind works at Hohwacht? From northwest through north to east the wind reaches the bay unobstructed, with NW often giving clean sideshore conditions. Rig and launch on the beach; the riding is on the water. Spring and autumn bring the steadier northeasterlies – and it is noticeably more relaxed here than in Lübeck Bay. Ideal for beginners and improvers on kite, wing and windsurf.
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Wind & weather through the year
According to model data for 2021–2025, May 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 east. The least wind is in July (5 %). In the warmer season (water from 15 °C), September brings the most wind days (17 %). The water ranges from about 3 to 20 °C over the year.
| Month | Wind days ≥ 12 kn | Avg wind | Direction | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
12 %
| 13 kn | NE | 3 °C | 4 °C |
| February |
16 %
| 13 kn | E | 4 °C | 3 °C |
| March |
13 %
| 10 kn | E | 5 °C | 5 °C |
| April |
14 %
| 10 kn | E | 8 °C | 8 °C |
| May |
19 %
| 10 kn | E | 12 °C | 13 °C |
| June |
10 %
| 9 kn | E | 16 °C | 17 °C |
| July |
5 %
| 10 kn | E | 18 °C | 19 °C |
| August |
10 %
| 10 kn | E | 18 °C | 20 °C |
| September |
17 %
| 10 kn | E | 16 °C | 18 °C |
| October |
8 %
| 12 kn | E | 12 °C | 13 °C |
| November |
11 %
| 12 kn | N | 7 °C | 10 °C |
| December |
11 %
| 12 kn | E | 4 °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 NE, N, E (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
For lots of standing area head towards Hohwacht South or Alt-Hohwacht; at the town beach the shallow zone is smaller. NW gives clean sideshore.
⚠︎ Hazards
At the town beach you share the area with many swimmers in season – keep your distance. Cold water in spring and autumn, plan for a wetsuit.
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 Hohwacht suitable for beginners?
Yes. According to the spot info, Hohwacht suits these levels: Beginner · Intermediate (water: Chop). There is one surf school nearby.
Which wind works at Hohwacht?
Best with wind from NE, N, E. In the windiest month (May), model data show the wind mostly blowing from the east.
When is the best time for Hohwacht?
The best months are considered to be Apr–Oct. According to the wind statistics, September has the most wind days in the warmer season (water from 15 °C, 17 %); overall May is the windiest (19 %), but the water is cold then.
How warm is the water at Hohwacht?
Over the year about 3 °C in February to 20 °C in August (model data).
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