Germany
Niendorf is a spot located in the Lübecker Bucht, between Timmendorfer Strand and Brodtener Ufer, on the Baltic coast of Schleswig-Holstein. It is a popular relaxation area for residents of Hamburg, featuring a harbor and a sailing club that houses a renowned surf school.
The beach is partially sandy and partially stony, becoming a crowded bathing area in summer. The main spot is near the harbor, where a small strip of fine sand facilitates access to the Ostsee.
Despite its appeal for windsurfing, kitesurfing is prohibited according to several local sources, with strict monitoring by the authorities.
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.
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flatThe favorable wind directions reported by the local user are N, SSW, SW, W, NW, NNW, but sources confirm that kitesurfing is strictly prohibited at the Niendorf spot, especially near the harbor and the sailing club. The launch area is described as accessible everywhere on the beach, with fine sand on the strip near the harbor, but it is a bathing zone in summer, making navigation risky and illegal for kites.
The water is of wave type according to the user, with a bottom of sand, but actual conditions include sand, stones, and pebbles, with shallow water near the shore and possibly small waves in strong winds. No significant tide dependency, but the beach is side-shore for west or northwest winds in the bay. Completely avoid for kiting due to the prohibition and the presence of bathers.
Launching would theoretically take place near the sailing club, but with an active windsurfing school and monitoring by the Ordnungsamt, it is not advisable. Prefer legal neighboring spots like Pelzerhaken for similar conditions in the Baltic Sea.
Ideal directions are N, SSW, SW, W, NW, NNW side-shore in the bay, but not feasible for kites due to the prohibition.
The water state varies from flat to choppy, with small waves possible in strong winds. Mixed bottom of sand and stones, shallow water near the shore.
Currents are generally weak in the shallow Baltic Sea, with no significant tides like in the North Sea. No specific information on a channel at Niendorf.
For typical Baltic winds (12-25 kts), sizes of 9 to 12 m², but the spot is not recommended.
The wind in the Lübecker Bucht is consistent, often from the west or northwest in season, with strengths suitable for windsurfing. Data indicates a score of 70/100 and an average to strong wind (228.8 kts seems erroneous, typically 10-25 kts in reality for the Baltic).
The climate of the Baltic region is temperate oceanic, with mild summers around 20°C and cold winters around 0-5°C. The best months for wind cover the entire year according to data, but summer is touristy and crowded.
The depth is gradual with a bottom of sand and stones. You can stand several meters from the shore.
In summer, the Baltic water reaches 18-22°C, while in winter it drops to around 2-5°C.
