Ruegen / Nordstrand, Germany
Ruegen / Nordstrand, Germany is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, W, WNW and NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Ruegen / Nordstrand, Germany !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Ruegen / Nordstrand, Germany is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, W, WNW and NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Ruegen / Nordstrand, Germany !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Stralsund take B196 and B96 to Bergen, then to Sassnitz. Take L30 towards Sagard and Altenkirchen. In Altenkirchen to Kap Arkona. Find the access to the beach between Putgarten and Varnkevitz. It's a small way and then you need to walk for about 400m and then down the cliffs.
Nearest Airports
Distance
335km from spot
305km from spot
325km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Stralsund take B196 and B96 to Bergen, then to Sassnitz. Take L30 towards Sagard and Altenkirchen. In Altenkirchen to Kap Arkona. Find the access to the beach between Putgarten and Varnkevitz. It's a small way and then you need to walk for about 400m and then down the cliffs.
Nearest Airports
Distance
335km from spot
305km from spot
325km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Ruegen / Nordstrand, Germany
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer is nice and warm. High season a shorty is ok, a few weeks with just shorts is possible. Usually a wetsuit is always needed. Water max 22°C in summer, normally around 15°C. Winter gets cold, but a thick wetsuit, gloves, mask and shoes make kiting almost year-round possible. Air: summer between 20-30°C, spring and fall around 15°C.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, W, WNW and NW .
There is Frontal wind at Ruegen / Nordstrand, Germany.
Westerly winds with depressions. Best from fall to spring. Summer lighter. Nice NE and E winds in summer, but not very often. Works only in NW, W and NE winds. Onshore winds will cause wind holes at the beach.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Ruegen / Nordstrand, Germany are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer is nice and warm. High season a shorty is ok, a few weeks with just shorts is possible. Usually a wetsuit is always needed. Water max 22°C in summer, normally around 15°C. Winter gets cold, but a thick wetsuit, gloves, mask and shoes make kiting almost year-round possible. Air: summer between 20-30°C, spring and fall around 15°C.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, W, WNW and NW .
There is Frontal wind at Ruegen / Nordstrand, Germany.
Westerly winds with depressions. Best from fall to spring. Summer lighter. Nice NE and E winds in summer, but not very often. Works only in NW, W and NE winds. Onshore winds will cause wind holes at the beach.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Ruegen / Nordstrand, Germany are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Ruegen / Nordstrand, Germany is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy beach. Lots of space. Watch out for bigger stones on the beach.
Big and nice waves with stronger winds. Choppy in lighter winds. Watch out for the current and for bigger stones in the water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Ruegen / Nordstrand, Germany is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy beach. Lots of space. Watch out for bigger stones on the beach.
Big and nice waves with stronger winds. Choppy in lighter winds. Watch out for the current and for bigger stones in the water.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents and Stones
.
Beach risk reported:
Stones
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents and Stones
.
Beach risk reported:
Stones
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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Additional information
Don't go out alone here and avoid onshore winds.
Webcams around Ruegen / Nordstrand, Germany
Webcams around Ruegen / Nordstrand, Germany
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Germany
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Wind stats in Germany...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 73 |
Feb | 70 |
Mar | 68 |
Apr | 60 |
May | 53 |
Jun | 54 |
Jul | 54 |
Aug | 54 |
Sep | 61 |
Oct | 65 |
Nov | 72 |
Dec | 76 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 4 kitesurf schools and 268 kitesurf spots in Germany.
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Accomodation around the spot
Ruegen / Nordstrand, Germany

















