KiteGlobeRuegen / Wiek
Ruegen / Wiek 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 | 54.6262, 13.2880 |
About Ruegen / Wiek
Flat to choppy water. Big shallow area, about 1km wide. Some parts very shallow and with sea grass and some stones. In Germany, a 3,5 hour drive from Hamburg you’ll find kitespot Wiek with its lagoon and shallow and mostly flat water.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Ruegen / Wiek?
The best time to kite Ruegen / Wiek is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Ruegen / Wiek offers open ocean conditions with SW, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from island.
How do I get to Ruegen / Wiek?
From Stralsund take B196 and B96 to Bergen, then to Sassnitz. Take L30 towards Sagard and Altenkirchen. Stay on the road and follow signs to Wiek and get to the Bodden and find the launch. A faster way is to take B196 from Stralsund, before Bergen onto B96 then on L301 towards Trent. In Trent take L30 to the North. Get to Fischersiedlung and take the Wittower Ferry to cross the Breetzer Bodden. This ferry can get very packed in summer causing a long wait. Once crossed, follow L30 to Wiek.
Hazards at Ruegen / Wiek
Stones.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.