Kitesurfing at the Baltic Sea: surf schools, kitespots & more

Beginner-friendly flatwater areas and dynamic spots with powerful waves - everything about kiting and the best spots!

Hardly any other water sport allows such an extensive variety of jumps and tricks as kiting. And the experience-intensive shallow water areas in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern offer beginners and pros the perfect varied backdrop with wind from all directions.

Table of Contents:

The best kitespots in MV
Surf schools & kite camps
Kite equipment rental

The best kitespots in MV

At some spots the car is parked directly at the sunbathing area for rigging - gentle on the material and energy-saving. Especially the playful standing areas challenge you to experiment.

Maneuver training in the standing area with wind from the southeast to the northwest and exciting jumps can be found in Ückeritz on Usedom. Neither groynes nor piers disturb the kite fun on waves up to three meters high with strong easterly winds in Karlshagen.

It gets really choppy when kitesurfing on the Baltic Sea in Gahlkow, near Greifswald, with a 180-degree rideable wind range and challenging gusts when the wind blows from the west-southwest. If you want to strengthen your freeride skills, head to one of the kite spots on Rügen in Pritzwald or to the nearby Rosengarten, the more relaxed alternative with small jumps and characteristic island thermals.Stronger easterly winds due to the island profile await kiters in Dranske.More adventurous is Neu Mukran with an extremely large fetch wave that is higher and longer, despite breakwaters when the wind is from the northeast. With the same wind direction, Prerow is also popular with crystal clear water and white sandy beach.

Relaxed parking, westerly winds that are strengthened by land thermals when the sun is shining, 500 meters of standing area - Saal is simply relaxed. After the calm comes the challenge in Wustrow. This is where the scene hustles and bustles, especially for the "Jump and Style" and the "German Kitesurf Open". Another hotspot on the Baltic Sea is Warnemünde, which has its own kite entry point at Aufgang 13.

It doesn't always have to be waves and the Baltic Sea: smooth water with onshore winds on the eastern shore of the Wieker Bodden provide plenty of power under the wing. Retgendorf on Lake Schwerin is ideal for fast riding and offers perfect bump-and-jump conditions in stronger westerly winds.

And when the snow comes, MV offers numerous meadows and fields for snowkiting.

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Surfspots at the Baltic Sea and Lake District

Surfing spots in MV - Shallow water, flat water and wave spots for every wind direction

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Loissin surf spot
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17509 Loissin
You can reach the spot via the campsite, where you can also take a shower and, of course, pitch your tent. Beginners will find a large standing area in Loissin. Experienced surfers will be happy about the fantastic shallow water conditions. The spot works with wind from west to northeast.
Read more: "Loissin surf spot"
©© TMV, Danny Gohlke
Surfspot Pepelow
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18233 Pepelow
The spot at the Salzhaff offers shallow water deluxe! You can park in front of or on the campsite. Day tickets are available at the reception. The Salzhaff is very shallow and the standing area is therefore extremely large. Especially windsurfers have to walk further out at low tide so that the fin doesn't involuntarily become an anchor. Pepelow shows its best side with southwest to north.
Read more: "Surfspot Pepelow"
©© Marie Kohlen
DeafVentures
- Suhrendorf, 18569 Ummanz
DeafVentures offers you kitesurfing courses that are adapted to your needs. The team includes two deaf kitesurfing instructors, a sign language interpreter and a hearing kitesurfing instructor who also diligently learns DGS!
Read more: "DeafVentures"
Surfspot Rose Garden
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18574 Rosengarten
A hunting ground without frills. Even the approach via the bumpy dirt road is a real adventure. But the courage is rewarded. When the wind blows from the northeast to the south, Rosengarten is a real top spot. Then you can ride kilometer-long strokes parallel to the natural shore and almost always have standing-deep water under your board.
Read more: "Surfspot Rose Garden"
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Surfspot Groß Banzelvitz
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18528 Groß Banzelvitz
With northeast to south winds, beginners will find smooth water, a wide standing area and a meadow for relaxed set-up. Since the spot is only very small and therefore quickly overcrowded, inquire beforehand at the local surf school about the conditions.
Read more: "Surfspot Groß Banzelvitz"
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Surfspot Born
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18375 Born a. Darß
Born is a classic Bodden spot with few waves and a lot of standing area. Best freeride action is provided by the southwest - then you can surf along the reed-covered Bodden coast without stress. But also with all other wind directions from southeast to west there is a lot going on here. But please respect the boundaries of the national park.
Read more: "Surfspot Born"
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Surfspot New Mukran
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18546 Neu Mukran
In Neu Mukran you can park directly in front of the beach and spend the night. Here, the waves pile up to three meters high on the offshore sandbank. Sideshore wind from the northeast provides creamy conditions. Also east is still relaxed to surf. On the somewhat rocky shore you have to expect moderate shorebreak.
Read more: "Surfspot New Mukran"
©© Touristik-Service-Kühlungsborn GmbH
Kühlungsborn surf spot
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18225 Kühlungsborn
With strong winds from the west to the northeast, powerful waves challenge you to a trial of strength in Kühlungsborn. So that you don't get in the way of the numerous sun worshippers in summer, there is a special sports beach in front of the Anglersteig.
Read more: "Kühlungsborn surf spot"
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Surfspot Karlshagen
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17449 Karlshagen
With crisp winds from the north to southeast, Karlshagen provides an endorphin flood for wave fans. However, since the fine sandy beach and clear Baltic water also make bathers happy, you'll have to pay attention to the swimming area during the high season.
Read more: "Surfspot Karlshagen"
Surfspot Zierow
- Freely accessible at any time
- 23968 Zierow
Just a few kilometers west of Wismar, you'll find a shallow water spot for northwest to northeast winds in Zierow. And there is even a camping site here. Please pay attention to the designated surf zone.
Read more: "Surfspot Zierow"

Loissin surf spot
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17509 Loissin
You can reach the spot via the campsite, where you can also take a shower and, of course, pitch your tent. Beginners will find a large standing area in Loissin. Experienced surfers will be happy about the fantastic shallow water conditions. The spot works with wind from west to northeast.
Read more: "Loissin surf spot"
©© TMV, Danny Gohlke
Surfspot Pepelow
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18233 Pepelow
The spot at the Salzhaff offers shallow water deluxe! You can park in front of or on the campsite. Day tickets are available at the reception. The Salzhaff is very shallow and the standing area is therefore extremely large. Especially windsurfers have to walk further out at low tide so that the fin doesn't involuntarily become an anchor. Pepelow shows its best side with southwest to north.
Read more: "Surfspot Pepelow"
©© Marie Kohlen
DeafVentures
- Suhrendorf, 18569 Ummanz
DeafVentures offers you kitesurfing courses that are adapted to your needs. The team includes two deaf kitesurfing instructors, a sign language interpreter and a hearing kitesurfing instructor who also diligently learns DGS!
Read more: "DeafVentures"
Surfspot Rose Garden
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18574 Rosengarten
A hunting ground without frills. Even the approach via the bumpy dirt road is a real adventure. But the courage is rewarded. When the wind blows from the northeast to the south, Rosengarten is a real top spot. Then you can ride kilometer-long strokes parallel to the natural shore and almost always have standing-deep water under your board.
Read more: "Surfspot Rose Garden"
©© surflocal.de
Surfspot Groß Banzelvitz
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18528 Groß Banzelvitz
With northeast to south winds, beginners will find smooth water, a wide standing area and a meadow for relaxed set-up. Since the spot is only very small and therefore quickly overcrowded, inquire beforehand at the local surf school about the conditions.
Read more: "Surfspot Groß Banzelvitz"
©© surflocal.de
Surfspot Born
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18375 Born a. Darß
Born is a classic Bodden spot with few waves and a lot of standing area. Best freeride action is provided by the southwest - then you can surf along the reed-covered Bodden coast without stress. But also with all other wind directions from southeast to west there is a lot going on here. But please respect the boundaries of the national park.
Read more: "Surfspot Born"
©© surflocal.de
Surfspot New Mukran
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18546 Neu Mukran
In Neu Mukran you can park directly in front of the beach and spend the night. Here, the waves pile up to three meters high on the offshore sandbank. Sideshore wind from the northeast provides creamy conditions. Also east is still relaxed to surf. On the somewhat rocky shore you have to expect moderate shorebreak.
Read more: "Surfspot New Mukran"
©© Touristik-Service-Kühlungsborn GmbH
Kühlungsborn surf spot
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18225 Kühlungsborn
With strong winds from the west to the northeast, powerful waves challenge you to a trial of strength in Kühlungsborn. So that you don't get in the way of the numerous sun worshippers in summer, there is a special sports beach in front of the Anglersteig.
Read more: "Kühlungsborn surf spot"
©© surflocal.de
Surfspot Karlshagen
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17449 Karlshagen
With crisp winds from the north to southeast, Karlshagen provides an endorphin flood for wave fans. However, since the fine sandy beach and clear Baltic water also make bathers happy, you'll have to pay attention to the swimming area during the high season.
Read more: "Surfspot Karlshagen"
Surfspot Zierow
- Freely accessible at any time
- 23968 Zierow
Just a few kilometers west of Wismar, you'll find a shallow water spot for northwest to northeast winds in Zierow. And there is even a camping site here. Please pay attention to the designated surf zone.
Read more: "Surfspot Zierow"

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Surf Schools & Kite Camps

In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, beginners can learn to surf at numerous kite schools run by VDWS-certified kite instructors, either as an intensive course in private lessons or at a one-week surf camp.

A personal kitesurf license card documents the level reached and is helpful for renting equipment or when dealing with local authorities.

Kite equipment rental

Through the rental companies you also have the hotline to the equipment suppliers: Many manufacturers offer their latest products for practical testing and are happy to receive feedback from the athletes. There are only a few classic test centers, but especially in the summer season, test festivals are held as part of the large beach parties that last several days and invite you to try them out. So let's go: rent, try, kite! Below you will find the individual providers for renting kite equipment. You get the full equipment with wetsuit, kiteboard, kite and harness vest.

Respect the nature

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is rich in nature and biodiversity. For this reason, it is especially important that you inquire about the protected areas and resting zones for the local animals.
Sensitive areas include reed zones and reed beds, which you should keep your distance from. You should also find out about the water sports possibilities in the nature reserves. Some of these areas are closed to water sports all year round or can only be used at certain times.

You can find all rules on our pages about quality and safety or at our partners of surflocal.de. In addition, every surf school in MV has instructions for water sports enthusiasts for navigating the waters on site.

An overview of all nature reserves can be found on the page of the National Natural Landscapes of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.