Best wingfoiling spots in Germany
The best wingfoiling spots in Germany over the whole year.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for wingfoiling in Germany: January, July. Then about 14 windy days a month and water around 11°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).
- Top picks: Sankt Peter-Ording, Wustrow & Fehmarn – Gold.
- For beginners: Sankt Peter-Ording, Wustrow & Fehmarn – Gold.
Sankt Peter-OrdingSchleswig-Holstein · best January, October–November7 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 9°C water in season, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ FCN 63 km2
WustrowMecklenburg-Vorpommern · best January, October4 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 8°C water in season, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ RLG 49 km3
Fehmarn – GoldSchleswig-Holstein · best January, October3 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 9°C water in season, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ LBC 73 km4
Kiel – Kieler FördeSchleswig-Holstein · best May–September1 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 18°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ SGD 65 kmThe best wingfoiling spots in Germany, ranked by windy days through the year, warm water and the number of good months, from years of weather data. 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 | 16 | 4°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 5°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 3°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 5°C |
| MarchMar | 8 | 5°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 9°C |
| AprilApr | 8 | 8°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 11°C |
| MayMay | 8 | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 16°C |
| JuneJun | 8 | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 20°C |
| JulyJul | 12 | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 21°C |
| AugustAug | 7 | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 22°C |
| SeptemberSep | 10 | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 19°C |
| OctoberOct | 14 | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 14°C |
| NovemberNov | 11 | 9°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 9°C |
| DecemberDec | 13 | 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: January, July. Then about 14 windy days a month and water around 11°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).
What wetsuit do I need in Germany?
It depends on the month: about 20°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: Sankt Peter-Ording, Wustrow, Fehmarn – Gold & Kiel – Kieler Förde.
Which airport is closest?
Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase (FCN), 63 km from Sankt Peter-Ording; Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG), 49 km from Wustrow; Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC), 73 km from Fehmarn – Gold.