Wingfoiling in Germany
4 wingfoiling spots in Germany. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for wingfoiling.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for wingfoiling in Germany: July. Then about 10 windy days a month and water around 20°C (3/2 wetsuit).
- Top picks: Fehmarn – Gold, Kiel – Kieler Förde & Sankt Peter-Ording.
- For beginners: Fehmarn – Gold, Kiel – Kieler Förde & Sankt Peter-Ording.
Regions
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 km
Windy 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 | 14 | 4°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 5°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 9 | 2°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 6°C |
| MarchMar | 7 | 5°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 9°C |
| AprilApr | 6 | 8°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 11°C |
| MayMay | 6 | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 16°C |
| JuneJun | 7 | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 20°C |
| JulyJul | 10 | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 21°C |
| AugustAug | 6 | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 22°C |
| SeptemberSep | 8 | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 19°C |
| OctoberOct | 12 | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 14°C |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 9°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 9°C |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 6°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 6°C |
Averages of the 4 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for wingfoiling in Germany?
Best time for wingfoiling in Germany: July. Then about 10 windy days a month and water around 20°C (3/2 wetsuit).
What wetsuit do I need in Germany?
It depends on the month: about 20°C water in July (3/2 wetsuit) and about 2°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, Sankt Peter-Ording & Wustrow.
Which airport is closest?
Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC), 73 km from Fehmarn – Gold; Sønderborg Airport (SGD), 65 km from Kiel – Kieler Förde; Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase (FCN), 63 km from Sankt Peter-Ording.