KiteGlobeSt. Peter-Dorf
St. Peter-Dorf is a kiteboarding spot near Hamburg in Germany, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S, SW, W wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hamburg |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | S, SW, W |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October, November |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | 54.2967, 8.6185 |
About St. Peter-Dorf
Flat to choppy water in the shallow areas. Small waves which can get bigger with stronger winds. Fun waves to play with. Further out nice rollers possible. Tidal beach, but always shallow for about 100-200m. Lots of space on the water, it can never get packed. In high summer some swimmers, but always lots of space to left and right. A nice lagoon forms on high tide. Some parts very shallow but ridable, from ankle to waist deep, gets deeper to its South end. Dry on low tide. Works only 2 hours before to 2 hours after high tide. Currents depend on the tide, but not too strong. At high tide you have a huge flat water area and further out a second sandbar. After the sandbar some nice waves start. At low tide there is no water for several km.
When is the best time to kitesurf at St. Peter-Dorf?
The best time to kite St. Peter-Dorf is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the S, SW, W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
St. Peter-Dorf offers open ocean conditions with S, SW, W wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean, lagoon.
How do I get to St. Peter-Dorf?
Drive on A23 to its end and follow the B5. Shortly after you crossed a small bridge follow signs to St. Peter and turn right onto B202. Follow the road until you see signs to St. Peter Dorf or Boehl. Do not take the first exit which says for trucks. Turn left the second signs. Follow the street until you cross railroads and drive straight. Follow the signs over the dam and park. Parking fees. On the main street in St. Peter Ording go to "Dorf". The follow the road to "Suedstrand". No parking allowed at the beach. Park directly behind the dam (parking fee) and walk for about 500m to the grassy rigging area just down the street. You can also take the bus from the parking lot to the beach.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.