KiteGlobeFehmarn / Orth West
Fehmarn / Orth West is a kiteboarding spot near Hamburg in Germany, with open ocean conditions and prevailing W wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hamburg |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | W |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October, November |
| Coordinates | 54.4474, 11.0466 |
About Fehmarn / Orth West
The water is quite flat, chop starts around upper 5 Bft. There's a huge area with waist to chest-deep water, good for practicing. In summer, there can be a lot of seaweed.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Fehmarn / Orth West?
The best time to kite Fehmarn / Orth West is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Fehmarn / Orth West offers open ocean conditions with W wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Fehmarn / Orth West?
Fehmarn is to be found at the northern end of the Autobahn 1 (A1). You just pass the bridge and take the first exit, turning left. Now, just follow the main road for about 12km and it will directly lead you to Orth. Drive through Orth to the habor, park your car and walk West around the harbor and there you will see the dykes.
Hazards at Fehmarn / Orth West
Ships, Buoys.
View Fehmarn / Orth West on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Fehmarn / Orth West?
5 kite schools operate in Germany. See kite schools in Germany →
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.