Night-time temperatures in the single digits, shorter days - autumn is coming in leaps and bounds. The fact that this doesn't necessarily have to be a bad thing was demonstrated on the last day of September at the Baltic Sea resort of Kegnaes (Here you can find a spot guide) convince. Strong winds from the east-southeast, waves up to head-high and glistening autumn light made for a fantastic day of surfing. It wasn't actually supposed to really blow through until the afternoon, but contrary to the forecast, sails between 3.7 and 4.2 square metres were already rigged in the morning. While it was still blowing diagonally onshore at the beginning, the wind later shifted slightly back towards the sideshore - which was perfect for shooting into the air over one of the numerous ramps.
You can get an impression of the conditions in the early afternoon in the photo gallery at the beginning of the article.
Manuel Vogel
Editor surf
Manuel Vogel, born in 1981, lives in Kiel and learned to windsurf at the age of six at his father's surf school. In 1997, he completed his training as a windsurfing instructor and worked for over 15 years as a windsurfing instructor in various centers, at Kiel University sports and in the coaching team of the “Young Guns” freestyle camps. He has been part of the surf test team since 2003. After completing his teaching degree in 2013, he followed his heart and started as editor of surf magazine for the test and riding technique sections. Since 2021, he has also been active in wingfoiling - mainly at his home spots on the Baltic Sea or in the waves of Denmark.
