Usedom – Trassenheide
Germany · Kitesurf · Windsurf · SUP
- Best winds N, NW
- Level Beginner · Intermediate
- Water Chop
- Best months Apr–Oct
About this spot
Trassenheide lies in the quieter part of Usedom between Zempin and Peenemünde – fine white sand, wide dunes and plenty of space to rig. In north to east conditions the long Baltic beach becomes a wave spot with waves up to around 2 m; the wind here usually blows hard.
This is tide-free Baltic: in N and NW the wind comes in onshore to sideonshore, and in stronger north-easterlies Usedom turns into one of the best wave spots on the Baltic, with the option of long wave downwinders. Where do you go in westerly wind on Usedom? Then you switch to the Achterwasser by the Peene mouth – the island's only real standing area, with sheltered, easily rideable wind. So in almost any direction there is something: waves for advanced riders on the coast, flat water for practice in the Achterwasser. Best season is April/May to the end of October.
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Wind & weather through the year
According to model data for 2021–2025, April 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 north-west. The least wind is in November (5 %). In the warmer season (water from 15 °C), July brings the most wind days (17 %). The water ranges from about 2 to 22 °C over the year.
| Month | Wind days ≥ 12 kn | Avg wind | Direction | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
13 %
| 11 kn | NW | 3 °C | 2 °C |
| February |
14 %
| 11 kn | NW | 3 °C | 2 °C |
| March |
10 %
| 10 kn | NW | 6 °C | 5 °C |
| April |
19 %
| 11 kn | NW | 9 °C | 11 °C |
| May |
12 %
| 10 kn | NW | 14 °C | 16 °C |
| June |
12 %
| 9 kn | NW | 19 °C | 20 °C |
| July |
17 %
| 10 kn | NW | 20 °C | 22 °C |
| August |
10 %
| 9 kn | NW | 20 °C | 22 °C |
| September |
6 %
| 10 kn | N | 17 °C | 19 °C |
| October |
10 %
| 11 kn | NW | 12 °C | 13 °C |
| November |
5 %
| 10 kn | NW | 7 °C | 8 °C |
| December |
6 %
| 10 kn | NW | 3 °C | 4 °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 (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 N/NE/NW go to the Baltic beach for waves (up to ~2 m); in westerly wind switch to the Achterwasser by the Peene mouth – the island's only standing area, sheltered and rideable. Plenty of space to rig in the dunes.
⚠︎ Hazards
In north-east strong wave and current on the Baltic beach – for advanced riders. Bathing crowds in summer; the Achterwasser is the flat, safe alternative in westerly wind.
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 Usedom – Trassenheide suitable for beginners?
Yes. According to the spot info, Usedom – Trassenheide suits these levels: Beginner · Intermediate (water: Chop). There is one surf school nearby.
Which wind works at Usedom – Trassenheide?
Best with wind from N, NW. In the windiest month (April), model data show the wind mostly blowing from the north-west.
When is the best time for Usedom – Trassenheide?
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, 17 %); overall April is the windiest (19 %), but the water is cold then.
How warm is the water at Usedom – Trassenheide?
Over the year about 2 °C in February to 22 °C in August (model data).
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