Leipzig - Zwenkauer See (Südstrand)
Germany
Leipzig
The Zwenkauer See / Südstrand is a kitesurfing spot located in Saxony, near Leipzig, on the shores of an artificial lake surrounded by green areas. It is a popular place for local riders due to its proximity to the city and the possibility of sessions even in autumn.
The Südstrand offers direct access to the water with a grassy and sandy beach, ideal for setting up your gear without too much hassle. The atmosphere is calm, with few bathers outside of summer weekends.
The spot is part of a series of lakes in Saxony where kitesurfing is developing despite strict regulations.
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
chopchopGround: Rocks, Grass
Ideal conditions are with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, WNW, NW between 12-25 knots, for a clean and consistent water surface.
The water surface is generally choppy, with small waves in strong winds. Mixed bottom of rocks and grass near the shore, to be cautious of for the board.
No significant currents on this freshwater lake. The water is calm without the influence of tides or strong rivers.
Opt for sizes of 9 to 12 m² in typical conditions, smaller like 7-9 m² in strong winds, and 11-13 m² in light breezes.
Typical winds come from the north and northwest, with average strengths of 10-20 knots in the active season. No specific local name, but the pattern is regular in the afternoon during fronts.
The Windy.app stats show a wind score of 61/100, with potential year-round, although summer months dominate.
The climate in Saxony is continental, with mild summers around 20-25°C and cold winters dropping to 0°C or lower. The best sessions occur from spring to autumn, peaking in summer when the lake attracts crowds.
In autumn, as seen in videos from 2013, the conditions remain viable despite cooler temperatures around 10-15°C.
La profondeur est progressive avec un fond sableux-pierres et herbeux. On a pied sur les premiers 20-50 mètres, puis vite profond pour naviguer librement.
In summer, the water reaches 18-22°C, ideal for a shorty. In spring and autumn, expect 10-15°C, 5/3 mm neoprene recommended. Winter is too cold for most.