Timmendorfer Strand, Germany
Timmendorfer Strand, Germany is a Shallow, Flat, 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, ENE, E, ESE and SE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Timmendorfer Strand, Germany !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Timmendorfer Strand, Germany is a Shallow, Flat, 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, ENE, E, ESE and SE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Timmendorfer Strand, Germany !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
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 Hamburg drive on A1 north. Behind Luebeck the exit is signposted. Follow the road until you reach Timmendorfer Strand. Follow the road and see a gas station to the left, follow the main road (Luebecker Straße) until it makes a hard right (Bergstr.) and turn left onto Wohldstr. After about 200m you will see a big parking lot, where you can always park for free. Park here and carry your gear for about 200m to the beach. You can also drive further until you reached the Strandallee (red asphalt). Turn left and follow the road and park anywhere where it is allowed to for free. Or park close to the beach and pay a fee further down the road around the `Holsten Therme` (swimming park).
Nearest Airports
Distance
335km from spot
300km from spot
85km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Hamburg drive on A1 north. Behind Luebeck the exit is signposted. Follow the road until you reach Timmendorfer Strand. Follow the road and see a gas station to the left, follow the main road (Luebecker Straße) until it makes a hard right (Bergstr.) and turn left onto Wohldstr. After about 200m you will see a big parking lot, where you can always park for free. Park here and carry your gear for about 200m to the beach. You can also drive further until you reached the Strandallee (red asphalt). Turn left and follow the road and park anywhere where it is allowed to for free. Or park close to the beach and pay a fee further down the road around the `Holsten Therme` (swimming park).
Nearest Airports
Distance
335km from spot
300km from spot
85km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Timmendorfer Strand, Germany
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer can be nice, at high summer even without wetsuit possible. Usually a wetsuit is always needed. All year possible, but winter very cold.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E, ESE and SE .
There is Frontal wind at Timmendorfer Strand, Germany.
The winds depend on depressions. Westerlies are offshore and very gusty. Mainly in summer East wind can be very nice, also a bit thermal driven. Any strength possible, but summer usually lighter. Only good in NE, E, SE. N and NW work as well, but very gusty.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer can be nice, at high summer even without wetsuit possible. Usually a wetsuit is always needed. All year possible, but winter very cold.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E, ESE and SE .
There is Frontal wind at Timmendorfer Strand, Germany.
The winds depend on depressions. Westerlies are offshore and very gusty. Mainly in summer East wind can be very nice, also a bit thermal driven. Any strength possible, but summer usually lighter. Only good in NE, E, SE. N and NW work as well, but very gusty.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Timmendorfer Strand, Germany is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Long, sandy beach. You can get on this beach when it is not crowded (bad weather, strong winds), but make sure to stay off the beach on busy days, since this is one of the most popular beaches in summer. Lots of space from autumn to spring. Best beach area and access north of the bridge (south of the Holsten Therme).
Flat to choppy water with small waves. On Easterlies nice waves up to 2m. Best waves next to the bridge. Be aware of surfers on very good days. During season stay offshore behind the swimming buoys. Shallow for about 100m.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Timmendorfer Strand, Germany is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Long, sandy beach. You can get on this beach when it is not crowded (bad weather, strong winds), but make sure to stay off the beach on busy days, since this is one of the most popular beaches in summer. Lots of space from autumn to spring. Best beach area and access north of the bridge (south of the Holsten Therme).
Flat to choppy water with small waves. On Easterlies nice waves up to 2m. Best waves next to the bridge. Be aware of surfers on very good days. During season stay offshore behind the swimming buoys. Shallow for about 100m.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Boats, Jet Skis and Bridge
.
Beach risk reported:
Bystanders
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Boats, Jet Skis and Bridge
.
Beach risk reported:
Bystanders
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Best Schools in Germany
Additional information
A parking is available at Timmendorfer Strand, Germany.
There are Showers available on the spot.
There is Food available on the spot
Keep distance from the bridge and the boats around the bridge, specially the tourist boats who always insist of their right of way. Very packed beach during high season with swimming zones. Rescue only in summer. You need to pay to access the beach. A good spot to launch is at the surf school. On a summer day make contact before you launch.
Webcams around Timmendorfer Strand, Germany
Webcams around Timmendorfer Strand, Germany
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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.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Timmendorfer Strand, Germany

