Windsurfing in Germany
3 windsurfing spots in Germany. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for windsurfing.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for windsurfing in Germany: July. Then about 13 windy days a month and water around 19°C (3/2 wetsuit).
- Top picks: Sylt – Westerland, Fehmarn – Gold & Kiel – Kieler Förde.
- For beginners: Fehmarn – Gold & Kiel – Kieler Förde.
Regions
Sylt – WesterlandSchleswig-Holstein, Germany · best January–February, October–DecemberIntermediate and up · 7°C water in season, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ GWT 3 km
Fehmarn – GoldSchleswig-Holstein, Germany · best January, OctoberBeginner-friendly · 9°C water in season, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ LBC 73 km
Kiel – Kieler FördeSchleswig-Holstein, Germany · best May–SeptemberBeginner-friendly · 18°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ SGD 65 kmWindy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Month by month in Germany
| Month | Windy days | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17 | 4°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 5°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | 3°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 5°C |
| MarchMar | 10 | 5°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 8°C |
| AprilApr | 9 | 8°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 11°C |
| MayMay | 9 | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 15°C |
| JuneJun | 9 | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 19°C |
| JulyJul | 13 | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 20°C |
| AugustAug | 9 | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 21°C |
| SeptemberSep | 11 | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 19°C |
| OctoberOct | 16 | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 14°C |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 9°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 9°C |
| DecemberDec | 15 | 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 windsurfing in Germany?
Best time for windsurfing in Germany: July. Then about 13 windy days a month and 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: Fehmarn – Gold & Kiel – Kieler Förde.
Which airport is closest?
Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT), 3 km from Sylt – Westerland; Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC), 73 km from Fehmarn – Gold; Sønderborg Airport (SGD), 65 km from Kiel – Kieler Förde.