Kitesurfing in Germany in August
In August the best kitesurfing in Germany is at Sylt – Westerland & Kiel – Kieler Förde.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 9 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 19–20°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 21°C by day, 16°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 12; a day can have both
- For beginners: Kiel – Kieler Förde.
When are you planning to go?
1
AugGOOD
Westerland
Sylt · Germany
14 windy days19° water19° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ GWT 3 km
2
AugPEAK SEASON
Kieler Förde
Kiel · Germany
5 windy days20° water22° air
Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ SGD 65 km
Averages of the 2 spots on this page. Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Questions
Where to go kitesurfing in Germany in August?
Sylt – Westerland: 14 windy days; Kiel – Kieler Förde: 5 windy days.
How warm is the water in Germany in August?
About 20°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
Where can beginners go kitesurfing in August?
Good spots for beginners this month: Kiel – Kieler Förde.
Which airport is closest?
Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT), 3 km from Sylt – Westerland; Sønderborg Airport (SGD), 65 km from Kiel – Kieler Förde.
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