Spots & areas

- This guide presents eight windsurfing wave spots around the world that offer relatively beginner-friendly conditions despite the surf.
- What they have in common are shallow, often sandy entry points, moderately breaking waves, plenty of space on the leeward side and, in most cases, a lack of rocks in the main area.
- The spots cover different wind directions, climate zones and levels of infrastructure, thus allowing for progressive learning from flat water to reef waves.

Wellen-Spots: Sanfte Riesen - die besten Reviere für Wave-Einsteiger

- Three windsurfers travel to Gotland/Fårö in December, lured by forecasts of 5-6 m waves, 35-40 knots and 0-2 °C.
- The long journey and search for a spot brings extreme, sometimes unsurfable storms, onshore conditions, dangerous reef breaks and icy cold.
- At the end of the day, you realise that you have to respect your limits and experience the character of the journey and nature more intensely than perfect sessions.

Trip Sweden: Windsurfing trip to Gotland - the end of the world

- Standing areas offer shallow, mostly shallow water, low swell and a high level of safety for beginners and intermediates in windsurfing.  
- The spots presented range from inland areas and Baltic Sea bays to Caribbean and Egyptian lagoons, some of which have a year-round wind season.  
- Many spots have surf schools, hire centres, campsites or resorts, making surf sessions convenient and logistically simple.

Shallow water paradises: Ten standing waters to enjoy and learn

Spot Guide Lusatian Lakeland: water sports paradise for windsurfers, wingers and SUP

Learn to windsurf: family courses at Xantener Südsee

Walchensee at low tide: photo jackpot in the Bavarian Caribbean

Lakes

- Föhr offers compact, family-friendly windsurfing spots with shallow waters, easy access and short infrastructure connections.  
- Different spots such as Wyk, Nieblum and Utersum cover a wide range of conditions from beginner to speed surfing; there is no surf, but currents are important.  
- Tidal currents and oyster belts are dangerous, alternative offers include cycling, museums, saunas, excursions to Amrum, Sylt and the Halligen islands.

Spotguide North Sea: The best windsurfing spots on Föhr - Frisian familiar

Windsurfing spots: The best flat water spots on the North Sea and Baltic Sea

Environment: BSH study - North Sea warmer than ever in 2025

North Sea

North Sea/Jade Bay spot guide: The best windsurfing spots around Wilhelmshaven

Spot Guide: Windsurfing on Sylt - the flat water and wave spots at a glance

- Spring storm hits Hohwacht Bay; initially unspectacular conditions with small waves and gusty winds.  
- The wind picks up considerably around 6 p.m. and around 50 windsurfers, including top riders such as Maria Behrens and Leon Jamaer, take to the water.  
- Despite the cold, an intense session with cutbacks, backloops and wave manoeuvres is created in the magical evening light, which remains particularly impressive.

Gallery: Super Saturday in Weißenhaus

- The expected large influx of salt water into the Baltic Sea did not materialise; only a weak to medium influx with limited spreading occurred.  
- Oxygen depletion in the deep Baltic Sea can be distinguished from localised fish kills near the coast and is separated by the stable salinity layer.  
- Oxygen depletion in the deep water has almost doubled in 30 years, mainly due to nutrient inputs from agriculture; countermeasures will not take effect until 2050 at the earliest.

Inflow lower than hoped: Baltic Sea still waiting for oxygen-rich water

- A low-pressure system first brought rain, later sunshine and strong north-easterly winds to the Baltic Sea.  
- On Rügen, the bay south of the Mukran ferry harbour had particularly high, powerful waves.  
- Neu Mukran provided ideal conditions for surfing and jumping, captured in a gallery by Marcus Friedrich.

Gallery: New Mukran on fire - Pictures from the eastern storm on Rügen

Baltic Sea

- Thanks to the local wind systems Vento (north wind) and Ora (south thermal), Lake Garda offers very good windfoil conditions almost every day.  
- Wind and waves vary greatly depending on the spot; microclimates make accurate predictions difficult, experience and observation are crucial.  
- Spots such as Malcesine, Capo Reamol, Conca d'Oro or Al Pra cover a broad spectrum from strong morning winds to winter conditions.

Wingfoiling on Lake Garda: between Ora, Vento and endless foil sessions - the best spots on Lake Garda

- Paros is experiencing a comeback as a windsurfing destination for professionals and families thanks to its expanded airport, stable Meltemi and diverse spots.
- In the high season, Meltemi and local jet effects offer over 70 % gliding wind, from flat water areas to challenging wave spots.
- Good infrastructure with surf centres, accommodation, campsites and alternative programmes make Paros attractive despite the heat and rubbish problems.

Spot Guide: Windsurfing on Paros - old spots in new splendour

- Thanks to its mild climate, trade winds and varied coastline, Tenerife offers a wide range of conditions for various board sports all year round.  
- El Médano is an international centre for windsurfing and kitesurfing; the north/north-west offers powerful waves, while the south offers more moderate spots for beginners.  
- Major events include the Las Américas Pro surf festival and the Windsurf Grand Slam; the whale sanctuary between Teno and Rasca allows for respectful wildlife watching.

Place to be: Tenerife - a year-round destination with character

International

The most beautiful windsurfing areas - spots in Germany, Europe and the rest of the world

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Spots & areas

Wellen-Spots
Sanfte Riesen - die besten Reviere für Wave-Einsteiger

Trip Sweden
Windsurfing trip to Gotland - the end of the world

Shallow water paradises
Ten standing waters to enjoy and learn

Lakes

Spot Guide Lusatian Lakeland
Water sports paradise for windsurfers, wingers and SUP

Learn to windsurf
Family courses at Xantener Südsee

Walchensee at low tide
Photo jackpot in the Bavarian Caribbean

North Sea

Spotguide North Sea
The best windsurfing spots on Föhr - Frisian familiar

Windsurfing spots
The best flat water spots on the North Sea and Baltic Sea

Environment
BSH study - North Sea warmer than ever in 2025

North Sea/Jade Bay spot guide
The best windsurfing spots around Wilhelmshaven

Spot Guide
Windsurfing on Sylt - the flat water and wave spots at a glance

Baltic Sea

Gallery
Super Saturday in Weißenhaus

Inflow lower than hoped
Baltic Sea still waiting for oxygen-rich water

Gallery
New Mukran on fire - Pictures from the eastern storm on Rügen

International

Wingfoiling on Lake Garda
Between Ora, Vento and endless foil sessions - the best spots on Lake Garda

Spot Guide
Windsurfing on Paros - old spots in new splendour

Place to be
Tenerife - a year-round destination with character

Spots & areas

Wellen-SpotsSanfte Riesen - die besten Reviere für Wave-Einsteiger

Trip SwedenWindsurfing trip to Gotland - the end of the world

Shallow water paradisesTen standing waters to enjoy and learn

Lakes

Spot Guide Lusatian LakelandWater sports paradise for windsurfers, wingers and SUP

Learn to windsurfFamily courses at Xantener Südsee

Walchensee at low tidePhoto jackpot in the Bavarian Caribbean

North Sea

Spotguide North SeaThe best windsurfing spots on Föhr - Frisian familiar

Windsurfing spotsThe best flat water spots on the North Sea and Baltic Sea

EnvironmentBSH study - North Sea warmer than ever in 2025

North Sea/Jade Bay spot guideThe best windsurfing spots around Wilhelmshaven

Spot GuideWindsurfing on Sylt - the flat water and wave spots at a glance

Baltic Sea

GallerySuper Saturday in Weißenhaus

Inflow lower than hopedBaltic Sea still waiting for oxygen-rich water

GalleryNew Mukran on fire - Pictures from the eastern storm on Rügen

International

Wingfoiling on Lake GardaBetween Ora, Vento and endless foil sessions - the best spots on Lake Garda

Spot GuideWindsurfing on Paros - old spots in new splendour

Place to beTenerife - a year-round destination with character

Wellen-Spots
Sanfte Riesen - die besten Reviere für Wave-Einsteiger

Trip Sweden
Windsurfing trip to Gotland - the end of the world

Shallow water paradises
Ten standing waters to enjoy and learn

Spot Guide Lusatian Lakeland
Water sports paradise for windsurfers, wingers and SUP

Learn to windsurf
Family courses at Xantener Südsee

Walchensee at low tide
Photo jackpot in the Bavarian Caribbean

Spotguide North Sea
The best windsurfing spots on Föhr - Frisian familiar

Windsurfing spots
The best flat water spots on the North Sea and Baltic Sea

Environment
BSH study - North Sea warmer than ever in 2025

North Sea/Jade Bay spot guide
The best windsurfing spots around Wilhelmshaven

Spot Guide
Windsurfing on Sylt - the flat water and wave spots at a glance

Gallery
Super Saturday in Weißenhaus

Inflow lower than hoped
Baltic Sea still waiting for oxygen-rich water

Gallery
New Mukran on fire - Pictures from the eastern storm on Rügen

Wingfoiling on Lake Garda
Between Ora, Vento and endless foil sessions - the best spots on Lake Garda

Spot Guide
Windsurfing on Paros - old spots in new splendour

Place to be
Tenerife - a year-round destination with character