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Kugelbake is a kiteboarding spot near Hamburg, Bremen in Germany, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, E, SE wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hamburg, Bremen |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NE, E, SE |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October, November |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | 53.8918, 8.6840 |
About Kugelbake
Because of the tide water sports are only possible from 2 hours before high tide until 2.5 hours afterwards. Space is limited by the lane of the Elbe (about 300m away from shore) flowing into the North Sea and the swimmers in the swimmer zones. Often crowed in summer. Very packed on the water with onshore winds. With SE winds the wind comes over a sand spit which keeps away the waves for very flat water. A small dam, which is covered by high tide, separates the surf zone from the boat channel. On the other side of the sand spit there is an old harbor, where you should only kite if you are experienced enough, due to many iron obstacles and walls.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Kugelbake?
The best time to kite Kugelbake is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the N, NE, E, SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Kugelbake offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, E, SE wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Kugelbake?
The beach is at the far Northeast end of Cuxhaven's beaches. You can't miss it. There is a weird-looking black structure erected there (the "Kugelbake"). A 27 to Cuxhaven. Follow the signs in the direction of "Kurgebiete" or "Duhnen/Doese". "Kugelbake-Halle" is the actual place you want to go. There is a big parking spot that is frequently used by caravans. Park there and take your stuff past the "Fort Kugelbake" to the far northeastern end of the beaches. During the season you will have to pay 2.50 Euro to get to the beach. Free parking. Walk for about 300m to the surf zone.
Hazards at Kugelbake
Swimmers, Ships, Wave breaker.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.