Markkleeberger See
Germany · Kitesurf · Windsurf · Wingfoil · SUP
- Best winds W, SW
- Level Beginner · Intermediate
- Water Flat water
- Best months Apr–Oct
About this spot
Just south of Leipzig, the Markkleeberger See is a flooded former opencast mine and one of the liveliest spots in Leipzig's New Lakeland. Today it's a clean, tide-free freshwater venue with a watersports beach, rental and a school. You rig on the shore and ride on flat water – ideal for beginner windsurfers, wingfoil and SUP.
West and southwest winds come through best. Where can you kite here? For safety reasons kitesurfing is only allowed on the western shore and only in easterly winds – for other wind directions kiters switch to neighbouring New Lakeland lakes. Windsurfing, SUP and sailing run in the designated zones through the April-to-October season. It's a short hop from Leipzig, which makes it a popular after-work spot.
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Location
Wind & weather through the year
According to model data for 2021–2025, January is the windiest month: on 23 % 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 south-west. The most reliable period runs from January to February. The least wind is in June (5 %). In the warmer season (water from 15 °C), July brings the most wind days (11 %).
| Month | Wind days ≥ 12 kn | Avg wind | Direction | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
23 %
| 8 kn | SW | 3 °C |
| February |
21 %
| 8 kn | W | 5 °C |
| March |
12 %
| 7 kn | SW | 8 °C |
| April |
13 %
| 7 kn | W | 11 °C |
| May |
8 %
| 7 kn | W | 17 °C |
| June |
5 %
| 6 kn | W | 22 °C |
| July |
11 %
| 7 kn | W | 23 °C |
| August |
7 %
| 6 kn | W | 23 °C |
| September |
5 %
| 6 kn | W | 19 °C |
| October |
15 %
| 7 kn | SW | 14 °C |
| November |
11 %
| 7 kn | SW | 7 °C |
| December |
13 %
| 7 kn | SW | 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 (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
Kite only on the west shore and only in easterly wind; for other directions switch to other New Lakeland lakes. Rental and courses at the watersports beach.
⚠︎ Hazards
Flooded opencast mine with locally steep, deep shore edges and cold deep water. Respect the designated zones and swimming areas, watch for boat traffic.
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.
Nearby surf schools
Frequently asked questions
Is Markkleeberger See suitable for beginners?
Yes. According to the spot info, Markkleeberger See suits these levels: Beginner · Intermediate (water: Flat water). There is one surf school nearby.
Which wind works at Markkleeberger See?
Best with wind from W, SW. In the windiest month (January), model data show the wind mostly blowing from the south-west.
When is the best time for Markkleeberger See?
The best months are considered to be Apr–Oct. According to the wind statistics, July has the most wind days in the warmer season (water from 15 °C, 11 %); overall January is the windiest (23 %), but the water is cold then.
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