Karlsminde
Karlsminde is a kiteboarding spot near Kiel in Germany, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E, SW wind, best ridden in April, May, September, October, November.
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Kiel |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | E, SW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | April, May, September, October, November |
| Coordinates | 54.4922, 9.9325 |
About Karlsminde
Flat to choppy water and with Easterlies nice waves can build up.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Karlsminde?
The best time to kite Karlsminde is April, May, September, October, November, when the E, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Karlsminde offers open ocean conditions with E, SW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Karlsminde?
From Eckernfoerde drive east on L26 (Waabser Chaussee). Turn right on signs to Karlsminde and drive all the way to the water. Enter the camping if you want to camp there. You can also park in front of the camping and walk to the beach which is quiet long. Best is to drive westwards from the parking and find the access to the water. Look out where you can park and access.
Hazards at Karlsminde
Wave breaker, Stones.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.