KiteGlobeRuegen / Hiddensee
Ruegen / Hiddensee is a kiteboarding spot near Berlin, Rostock in Germany, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW, W, NW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Berlin, Rostock |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Island |
| Best wind direction | SW, W, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October, November |
| Coordinates | 54.5686, 13.1013 |
About Ruegen / Hiddensee
Smaller waves or choppy water. Shallow for about 100m with sandbars further out. Look out for wooden wave breakers.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Ruegen / Hiddensee?
The best time to kite Ruegen / Hiddensee is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Ruegen / Hiddensee offers open ocean conditions with SW, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from island.
How do I get to Ruegen / Hiddensee?
Hiddensee is an island west of Ruegen. Only accessable by boat. No cars on the island. Take a boat from Stralsund or from Schaprode. From Stralsund, head for 'Insel Ruegen' stay on the mainroad once you crossed the bridge. Take a left in Samtens, heading for Gingst. Follow the signs to Schaprode. Take a boat/ferry in the harbour.
Hazards at Ruegen / Hiddensee
Wave breaker.
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Other kite spots near Ruegen / Hiddensee
- Ruegen / Schaprode
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- Ruegen / Wiek
- Ruegen / Vieregge
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.