Rügen – Breege / Juliusruh
Germany · Kitesurf · Windsurf · Wingfoil
- Best winds W, NW, N
- Level Beginner · Intermediate
- Water Chop
- Best months Apr–Oct
About this spot
Tromper Wiek sweeps in a wide arc of fine sand in front of Breege and Juliusruh – one of the most reliable yet underrated spots on Rügen, on the Wittow peninsula. The north beach of Juliusruh is a kiter hotspot: wide sand, steady wind and, depending on direction, flat water or waves.
This is tide-free Baltic: in W and NW you get flat to choppy water, while northerly directions push waves into the bay. When is Breege/Juliusruh at its best? Often in May/June and September/October with westerly to south-westerly conditions, when it is wind-reliable and not crowded. If you prefer flat water, switch to the nearby Wieker Bodden – one of the windiest flatwater venues in Germany, with marked entry/exit zones for kite and windsurf. So the area covers beginners and advanced riders alike. Main season runs April to October.
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Wind & weather through the year
According to model data for 2021–2025, July is the windiest month: on 44 % 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 November (24 %). The water ranges from about 3 to 20 °C over the year.
| Month | Wind days ≥ 12 kn | Avg wind | Direction | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
37 %
| 14 kn | W | 3 °C | 4 °C |
| February |
38 %
| 14 kn | W | 4 °C | 3 °C |
| March |
27 %
| 12 kn | W | 6 °C | 5 °C |
| April |
29 %
| 12 kn | W | 8 °C | 8 °C |
| May |
26 %
| 11 kn | W | 13 °C | 13 °C |
| June |
30 %
| 10 kn | W | 18 °C | 17 °C |
| July |
44 %
| 12 kn | W | 20 °C | 19 °C |
| August |
33 %
| 11 kn | W | 20 °C | 20 °C |
| September |
25 %
| 11 kn | W | 18 °C | 17 °C |
| October |
33 %
| 13 kn | W | 13 °C | 13 °C |
| November |
24 %
| 12 kn | W | 7 °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 W, NW, N (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
North beach Juliusruh for wind and waves; for flat water switch to the nearby Wieker Bodden (separate kite and windsurf zones). Best statistics in May/June and September/October with W/SW.
⚠︎ Hazards
In northerly conditions wave and onshore pressure on the Baltic beach – keep clear of swimmers. On the Wieker Bodden respect the marked kite and windsurf zones.
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.
Nearest surf school
Frequently asked questions
Is Rügen – Breege / Juliusruh suitable for beginners?
Yes. According to the spot info, Rügen – Breege / Juliusruh suits these levels: Beginner · Intermediate (water: Chop). The nearest surf school is about 5 km away.
Which wind works at Rügen – Breege / Juliusruh?
Best with wind from W, NW, N. In the windiest month (July), model data show the wind mostly blowing from the west.
When is the best time for Rügen – Breege / Juliusruh?
The best months are considered to be Apr–Oct. According to the wind statistics, July has the most wind days (44 % of days).
How warm is the water at Rügen – Breege / Juliusruh?
Over the year about 3 °C in February to 20 °C in August (model data).
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