Rostock – Warnemünde
Germany · Kitesurf · Windsurf · Surfing
- Best winds N, NW, W
- Level Intermediate · Pro
- Water Waves
- Best months Sep–Apr
About this spot
Warnemünde is the big-city beach off Rostock and delivers real wave character in strong northerly wind – home of the Warnemünde Windsurf Cup and a classic for wave windsurfers and wave kiters. Prevailing directions run from SW through W and N to ENE; at the mole on the eastern end a demanding wave for experts builds under the right conditions. A speciality is the ferry wave: as the ferries from Denmark arrive, they send clean wave sets you can ride on a SUP or wave board.
When does Warnemünde work best? The wave-rich main season is September to April, when low-pressure systems bring punchy conditions to the Baltic. The water-sports entry for kite and windsurf is in the beach-access 13 zone from May to September; in NW kiters tend to gather to the west below the Wilhelmshöhe.
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Wind & weather through the year
According to model data for 2021–2025, July is the windiest month: on 42 % 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 July to August. The least wind is in March (25 %). The water ranges from about 3 to 20 °C over the year.
| Month | Wind days ≥ 12 kn | Avg wind | Direction | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
35 %
| 14 kn | W | 4 °C | 3 °C |
| February |
34 %
| 13 kn | W | 4 °C | 3 °C |
| March |
25 %
| 11 kn | W | 6 °C | 5 °C |
| April |
30 %
| 11 kn | W | 8 °C | 9 °C |
| May |
25 %
| 11 kn | W | 13 °C | 13 °C |
| June |
31 %
| 10 kn | W | 17 °C | 17 °C |
| July |
42 %
| 11 kn | W | 19 °C | 20 °C |
| August |
35 %
| 10 kn | W | 19 °C | 20 °C |
| September |
26 %
| 10 kn | W | 17 °C | 18 °C |
| October |
31 %
| 13 kn | W | 13 °C | 13 °C |
| November |
27 %
| 12 kn | W | 8 °C | 9 °C |
| December |
28 %
| 12 kn | W | 4 °C | 6 °C |
Wind day = at least 3 hours at ≥ 12 kn in daylight (09:00–19:00 local time). Only hours with wind from N, NW, W (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
In strong N/NW the wave shows up – then it is a wave day. Water-sports entry from May to September at beach access 13, in NW rather to the west below the Wilhelmshöhe. The ferry wave can be cleanly caught on a SUP/wave board.
⚠︎ Hazards
Harbour entry/exit with ferry traffic close by – stay well to the east of the mole. Noticeable current at the mole and a hard, rarely breaking wave for experts only.
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 Rostock – Warnemünde suitable for beginners?
Not really. According to the spot info, Rostock – Warnemünde is a spot for Intermediate · Pro (water: Waves). There is one surf school nearby.
Which wind works at Rostock – Warnemünde?
Best with wind from N, NW, W. In the windiest month (July), model data show the wind mostly blowing from the west.
When is the best time for Rostock – Warnemünde?
The best months are considered to be Sep–Apr. According to the wind statistics, July has the most wind days (42 % of days).
How warm is the water at Rostock – Warnemünde?
Over the year about 3 °C in February to 20 °C in August (model data).
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