Rügen – Göhren
Germany · Kitesurf · Windsurf · Wingfoil
- Best winds E, NE
- Level Intermediate
- Water Chop
- Best months May–Sep
About this spot
Göhren sits at the southern tip of the Mönchgut peninsula in the south-east of Rügen, flanked by shallow Bodden and open Baltic. The bay of the seaside resort is a small insider tip: quieter than neighbouring Thiessow, yet on certain days with similarly good conditions for Baltic waves. Clean wind comes mainly in east and north-east.
This is tide-free Baltic: in E and NE the wind blows cleanly onto the bay, with flat chop to wave depending on strength. Who is Göhren right for? More for advanced riders looking for a low-key spot without the bustle of the big resorts – if you want a flat standing area, head to the nearby Mönchgut spots like Lobbe or Thiessow, where you stand far out. In Göhren everything is compact and within walking distance. Best season is May to September.
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Wind & weather through the year
According to model data for 2021–2025, April is the windiest month: on 27 % 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 north-east. The most reliable period runs from April to May. The least wind is in October (6 %). In the warmer season (water from 15 °C), September brings the most wind days (22 %). The water ranges from about 3 to 21 °C over the year.
| Month | Wind days ≥ 12 kn | Avg wind | Direction | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
10 %
| 15 kn | E | 3 °C | 3 °C |
| February |
17 %
| 14 kn | E | 3 °C | 3 °C |
| March |
15 %
| 11 kn | E | 5 °C | 5 °C |
| April |
27 %
| 12 kn | NE | 7 °C | 9 °C |
| May |
22 %
| 11 kn | E | 12 °C | 15 °C |
| June |
15 %
| 10 kn | E | 17 °C | 18 °C |
| July |
10 %
| 11 kn | E | 19 °C | 21 °C |
| August |
15 %
| 11 kn | E | 19 °C | 21 °C |
| September |
22 %
| 12 kn | E | 17 °C | 19 °C |
| October |
6 %
| 13 kn | E | 12 °C | 13 °C |
| November |
10 %
| 13 kn | E | 7 °C | 9 °C |
| December |
11 %
| 13 kn | E | 4 °C | 5 °C |
Wind day = at least 3 hours at ≥ 12 kn in daylight (09:00–19:00 local time). Only hours with wind from E, 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
Best conditions in east and north-east. For a flat standing area switch to the nearby Mönchgut spots Lobbe or Thiessow, where you stand far out. Göhren is compact and within walking distance.
⚠︎ Hazards
The Baltic bay has wave and onshore pressure when windy – more for advanced riders. Swimmers in summer; keep your distance and respect beach rules.
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 Rügen – Göhren suitable for beginners?
Not really. According to the spot info, Rügen – Göhren is a spot for Intermediate (water: Chop). There is one surf school nearby.
Which wind works at Rügen – Göhren?
Best with wind from E, NE. In the windiest month (April), model data show the wind mostly blowing from the north-east.
When is the best time for Rügen – Göhren?
The best months are considered to be May–Sep. According to the wind statistics, September has the most wind days in the warmer season (water from 15 °C, 22 %); overall April is the windiest (27 %), but the water is cold then.
How warm is the water at Rügen – Göhren?
Over the year about 3 °C in February to 21 °C in August (model data).
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