Leipzig - Schladitzer See
Germany
Leipzig
The Schladitzer Bucht is a bay located on a lake in Saxony, north of Leipzig, near Rackwitz. This body of water, originating from an old mine, offers a peaceful setting for kitesurfing, surrounded by the municipality of Rackwitz and the districts of Hayna and Wolteritz.
It is a spot accessible to all levels, with grassy terrain at the edge and a relaxed atmosphere favored by local riders.
Launching and landing take place in a small area, with no particular difficulties in accessing it.
Les données de vent affichées ici proviennent d’ERA5 (via Open-Meteo) sur 4 ans, retraitées pour refléter des conditions réalistes.
👉 Le vent moyen a été calibré pour éviter la sous-estimation habituelle des modèles.
👉 Les rafales ont été corrigées par un ratio médian afin d’éviter des valeurs extrêmes irréalistes.
👉 Chaque jour est résumé par le vent médian (P50) observé pendant les heures utiles (8h–20h), puis classé dans des plages de vent.
👉 Le mode pondéré mélange vent moyen et rafales pour refléter au mieux le vent ressenti.
- 🟢 10–16 nds : vent faible mais navigable (notamment en foil).
- 🟡 16–22 nds : plage idéale, conditions confortables pour la majorité.
- 🔴 22–28 nds : vent fort, réservé aux riders expérimentés.
- 🟣 28+ nds : conditions extrêmes, navigation engagée.
Localisation & Points d'intérêt
Informations utiles
flatflatGround: Grass
The ideal conditions are with winds from S, SSW, SW, side-shore, at a medium strength to enjoy the flat water.
The state of the water is generally flat and shallow, with a shallow bottom everywhere. It can become choppy with sustained wind, but remains accessible.
Being a lake, there are no sea currents or tides. The water remains stable without tide influence.
For typical winds, plan for sizes of 8 to 12 m² depending on the strength, suitable for all levels at this flat spot.
The dominant wind regime is frontal, coming mainly from the S, SSW, and SW. These winds bring a steady force, suitable for all levels, without a specific local name.
The climate in Saxony around Leipzig is continental, with cold winters (0 to 5°C) and mild summers (20-25°C). Kitesurfing is possible year-round, especially in winter for snowkiting on the frozen banks.
The best months cover the entire year according to the data, thanks to frequent frontal winds.
The bottom is shallow everywhere, with foot possible near the banks on grassy terrain.
In summer, the lake water reaches 18-22°C; in winter, it drops to 4-8°C, requiring a full wetsuit.