Strand Niendorf
Germany · Schleswig-Holstein
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.
Historical averages by month — not a live forecast.
The 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.
Sources :spotnetz.de · kitedrop.de · kitedrop.de · kitejungle.com
Open Windguru forecast