Windsurfing at the Baltic Sea: surf spots, schools & more

Windsurfing on the Baltic coast of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern offers great freedom. Characteristic are the adventurous, waist-deep shallow water areas of many windsurf spots. All info on surf spots and surf courses.

Table of contents:

Surf spots for windsurfers
Surf schools & surf camps
Windsurf equipment rental

The surf spots for windsurfers

The open coastal areas provide professionals with the desired action and thrill for surfing at the Baltic Sea: At the Baltic Sea, Bodden and lakes the waves come with the wind and it comes from all directions. When it drives powerfully over the water crests, low-salt waters and shallow depths help waves build quickly and become much steeper than on the North Sea.Some areas are especially suitable for windsurfers because of their special conditions: Lubmin near Greifswald, for example, is a surf spot with medium waves and the best wind.Nearby Ludwigsburg with shallow water is ideal for freeride, freestyle and speed with fresh wind from southeast and southwest.For those who prefer windsurfing on Rügen, the Baltic windsurfing spot Prora is recommended; for the brave also during spring and autumn storms with strong sideways winds (sideshore). There are similarly large waves at Neu Mukran on Rügen and Kägsdorf near Rerik.
Zingst holds the full surf package and perfect west-northwest sideshore to boot for surfing on the Baltic Sea. The city beach of Rostock-Warnemünde is a classic with big waves especially with west wind.
It doesn't always have to be the Baltic Sea: Rerik offers ocean waves on the one hand and an entrance to the smooth Salzhaff only 100 meters from the Baltic Sea. Likewise, the Saaler Bodden offers several entrances for a perfect shallow water spot.
The low-salt Jasmund Bodden near Polchow or the Schwerin freshwater lake plateau with their tree cover provide gusty conditions and fewer surfing visitors.

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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Surfspot Ludwigsburg
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17509 Ludwigsburg
In southern and south-westerly winds Ludwigsburg is first choice in the direct vicinity of Greifswald - and also the only one. For the slightly gusty wind the spot reimburses with a large Shallow area and plenty of space to build up.
Read more: "Surfspot Ludwigsburg"
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Surfspot Zinnowitz
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17454 Zinnowitz
Shallow-water fanatics are at the wrong address in Zinnowitz. With a strong breeze from the east, first-class Baltic Sea waves roll onto the fine sandy beach here. In the high season, however, you can only enjoy the spectacle outside the bathing zone because of the many vacationers.
Read more: "Surfspot Zinnowitz"
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Surfspot Lütow
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17440 Lütow
The small amount of space makes Lütow a pure windsurfing spot. The spot works especially well with wind from south to northwest directions.
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Surfspot Waren (Müritz)
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17192 Waren (Müritz)
Windsurfers in the small town of Waren (Müritz) will be happy about a good inland area with northeast to south winds and a camping site directly at the spot. The local surf school will provide you with equipment. Kiting is prohibited here.
Read more: "Surfspot Waren (Müritz)"
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Surfspot Altefähr
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18573 Altefähr
At the Strelasund you can surf with a southeast to west wind with a view of the skyline of the Hanseatic City of Stralsund and the impressive Rügen Bridge. On the lawn you have plenty of space to set up.
Read more: "Surfspot Altefähr"
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Surfspot Peenemünde
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17449 Peenemünde
Locals on Usedom especially appreciate Peenemünde, especially with winds from the north to southeast. Unlike most Baltic Sea spots on the island, you only have to share the beach with a few bathers. The standing area is 120 meters wide, making it perfect for anyone venturing into the waves for the first time.
Read more: "Surfspot Peenemünde"
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Surfspot Prerow
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18375 Prerow
As a moderate wave area, Prerow also offers Baltic Sea beginners the best conditions - especially near the beach. The further out you surf, the heavier and more demanding the swell becomes. On good east wind days you can play with nice ramps.
Read more: "Surfspot Prerow"
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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.
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Surf Spot Ueckermünde (Stettiner Haff)
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17373 Ueckermünde
This shallow water spot with the broad standing area is still a real sleeper. Optimal conditions dominate in northwest and southeast wind. Surfing is forbidden from May 15 to September 15. Then you can fall back on Bellin, which is only five kilometres away.
Read more: "Surf Spot Ueckermünde (Stettiner Haff)"
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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 Ludwigsburg
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17509 Ludwigsburg
In southern and south-westerly winds Ludwigsburg is first choice in the direct vicinity of Greifswald - and also the only one. For the slightly gusty wind the spot reimburses with a large Shallow area and plenty of space to build up.
Read more: "Surfspot Ludwigsburg"
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Surfspot Zinnowitz
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17454 Zinnowitz
Shallow-water fanatics are at the wrong address in Zinnowitz. With a strong breeze from the east, first-class Baltic Sea waves roll onto the fine sandy beach here. In the high season, however, you can only enjoy the spectacle outside the bathing zone because of the many vacationers.
Read more: "Surfspot Zinnowitz"
©© MV-T/Gohlke
Surfspot Lütow
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17440 Lütow
The small amount of space makes Lütow a pure windsurfing spot. The spot works especially well with wind from south to northwest directions.
Read more: "Surfspot Lütow"
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Surfspot Waren (Müritz)
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17192 Waren (Müritz)
Windsurfers in the small town of Waren (Müritz) will be happy about a good inland area with northeast to south winds and a camping site directly at the spot. The local surf school will provide you with equipment. Kiting is prohibited here.
Read more: "Surfspot Waren (Müritz)"
©© surflocal.de
Surfspot Altefähr
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18573 Altefähr
At the Strelasund you can surf with a southeast to west wind with a view of the skyline of the Hanseatic City of Stralsund and the impressive Rügen Bridge. On the lawn you have plenty of space to set up.
Read more: "Surfspot Altefähr"
©© surflocal.de
Surfspot Peenemünde
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17449 Peenemünde
Locals on Usedom especially appreciate Peenemünde, especially with winds from the north to southeast. Unlike most Baltic Sea spots on the island, you only have to share the beach with a few bathers. The standing area is 120 meters wide, making it perfect for anyone venturing into the waves for the first time.
Read more: "Surfspot Peenemünde"
©© surflocal.de
Surfspot Prerow
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18375 Prerow
As a moderate wave area, Prerow also offers Baltic Sea beginners the best conditions - especially near the beach. The further out you surf, the heavier and more demanding the swell becomes. On good east wind days you can play with nice ramps.
Read more: "Surfspot Prerow"
©© surflocal.de
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"
©© MV-T/Gohlke
Surf Spot Ueckermünde (Stettiner Haff)
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17373 Ueckermünde
This shallow water spot with the broad standing area is still a real sleeper. Optimal conditions dominate in northwest and southeast wind. Surfing is forbidden from May 15 to September 15. Then you can fall back on Bellin, which is only five kilometres away.
Read more: "Surf Spot Ueckermünde (Stettiner Haff)"
©© 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"

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Surf schools & surf camps - learning windsurfing so easy

Beginners start, for example, with a practice-oriented beginner's course. Here they learn the most important movements, basic knowledge about the equipment, the rules, but also the dangers of improper or careless behavior when windsurfing.

Since almost all surf schools in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are affiliated with the international instructor association Deutscher Wassersport Schulen, you can rely on a balanced ratio of one instructor to a maximum of eight students. Clear advantage: in small groups you learn more intensively and individually. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced surfer, a big plus in the surf schools at the Baltic Sea and the Bodden is the use of the latest equipment. No matter if weekend courses or whole week seminars - everything will be tailored to your personal needs.

Windsurf equipment rental

The many rental shops, mostly at the bigger spots, know the needs of the surfers and provide them with the basic equipment. But they are also happy to show and rent sophisticated accessories for that special higher-faster-further adventure. A big plus: In many areas, the rental shops are located directly at the wave spot.