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SUP in Germany
3 SUP spots in Germany. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for SUP.
Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for SUP in Germany: July–August. Then water around 19°C (3/2 wetsuit).
- Top picks: Kiel – Kieler Förde, Fehmarn – Gold & Sylt – Westerland.
- For beginners: Kiel – Kieler Förde & Fehmarn – Gold.
Regions
Kiel – Kieler FördeSchleswig-Holstein, Germany · best July–AugustBeginner-friendly · 20°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ SGD 65 kmWater temperature per month (°C)
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Fehmarn – GoldSchleswig-Holstein, Germany · best July–AugustBeginner-friendly · 20°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ LBC 73 kmWater temperature per month (°C)
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Sylt – WesterlandSchleswig-Holstein, Germany · best July–AugustIntermediate and up · 19°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ GWT 3 kmWater temperature per month (°C)
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Best time to go →Water: average sea surface temperature.
Month by month in Germany
| Month | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 5°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 3°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 5°C |
| MarchMar | 5°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 8°C |
| AprilApr | 8°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 11°C |
| MayMay | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 15°C |
| JuneJun | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 19°C |
| JulyJul | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 20°C |
| AugustAug | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 21°C |
| SeptemberSep | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 19°C |
| OctoberOct | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 14°C |
| NovemberNov | 9°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 9°C |
| DecemberDec | 6°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 6°C |
Averages of the 3 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for SUP in Germany?
Best time for SUP in Germany: July–August. Then water around 19°C (3/2 wetsuit).
What wetsuit do I need in Germany?
It depends on the month: about 19°C water in August (3/2 wetsuit) and about 3°C in February (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).
Is Germany good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Kiel – Kieler Förde & Fehmarn – Gold.
Which airport is closest?
Sønderborg Airport (SGD), 65 km from Kiel – Kieler Förde; Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC), 73 km from Fehmarn – Gold; Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT), 3 km from Sylt – Westerland.
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