Weissenhäuser Strand
Germany · Kitesurf · Windsurf · Wingfoil
- Best winds N, NE, E
- Level Beginner · Intermediate
- Water Chop
- Best months Apr–Oct
About this spot
Weissenhäuser Strand sits at the eastern end of Hohwachter Bucht, between Heiligenhafen and Weissenhaus, attached to a large holiday park with a wide sandy beach and short walks from the car park to the water. There is plenty of room to rig and launch, but the actual kite zone is only a marked-off section – the rest stays a swimming beach.
This is tide-free Baltic: in WNW to NW and in north-easterly conditions swell rolls into the bay and the waves break on a sandbank about 30 m off the beach – sideshore to sideonshore, one of the better wave spots on the Schleswig-Holstein coast. Is Weissenhäuser Strand good for beginners? Not really: with waves, current and almost no standing area it suits confident advanced riders when it is on; newcomers are better off on the flatter Bodden lagoons. You can get on the water at the boathouse in the south or the surf station in the north of the bay. Main season runs April to October, and on windless days there is a cable park right by the car park.
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Wind & weather through the year
According to model data for 2021–2025, February is the windiest month: on 6 % 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 east. The least wind is in June (1 %). In the warmer season (water from 15 °C), September brings the most wind days (5 %).
| Month | Wind days ≥ 12 kn | Avg wind | Direction | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
4 %
| 10 kn | E | 3 °C |
| February |
6 %
| 10 kn | E | 4 °C |
| March |
4 %
| 9 kn | E | 7 °C |
| April |
4 %
| 9 kn | NE | 9 °C |
| May |
5 %
| 8 kn | E | 14 °C |
| June |
1 %
| 8 kn | E | 19 °C |
| July |
1 %
| 9 kn | E | 20 °C |
| August |
1 %
| 8 kn | N | 20 °C |
| September |
5 %
| 8 kn | E | 17 °C |
| October |
3 %
| 9 kn | E | 12 °C |
| November |
3 %
| 9 kn | E | 6 °C |
| December |
1 %
| 9 kn | NE | 3 °C |
Wind day = at least 3 hours at ≥ 12 kn in daylight (09:00–19:00 local time). Only hours with wind from N, NE, E (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 launches are at the boathouse in the south or the surf station in the north of the bay. In WNW/NW the wave breaks on the sandbank ~30 m out – great for surfboard riders. No wind? The cable park by the car park saves the day.
⚠︎ Hazards
Waves, current and the lack of a standing area make the spot demanding when it is windy – not for beginners. Swimmers in summer: stick to the kite zone and keep clear of the bathing beach.
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 Weissenhäuser Strand suitable for beginners?
Yes. According to the spot info, Weissenhäuser Strand suits these levels: Beginner · Intermediate (water: Chop). The nearest surf school is about 7 km away.
Which wind works at Weissenhäuser Strand?
Best with wind from N, NE, E.
When is the best time for Weissenhäuser Strand?
The best months are considered to be Apr–Oct.
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