Kitesurfer in the middle of the sea in Warnemünde

Surfing in Warnemünde:
The best spots for kite and windsurfers

Thanks to perfect conditions, Warnemünde attracts surfers from all over the world to the beaches. Due to the dense ferry traffic, ferry waves are guaranteed 365 days a year, so surfers don't have to wait long for the perfect wave. Anyone who has never stood on a board can do so in Warnemünde. You can learn to surf here in just a few days.

Surfing in Warnemünde: Perfect conditions in every season

The  Baltic Sea resort of Warnemünde offers for that Surfing as a popular water sport the perfect conditions. Kitesurfers, windsurfers, skimboarders and surfers all get their money's worth here. The prevailing wind is from SW-NW. The area is not a standing area, because on most days the wind freshens up quickly to up to 15 knots, creating easily surfable waves. On days with 20 knots, surfers can look forward to Baltic Sea waves up to 2,5 meters high!

Where can I surf in Warnemünde?

Surfing in the Baltic Sea is possible in different places depending on the season. In the high season, the spot can only be used to a limited extent in bathing weather. The water sports entrance for kitesurfers and windsurfers is located between May and September in the water sports zone at Strandaufgang 13. In the off-season there are a number of surfing entrances on the wide Baltic Sea beach.

Rental of surfing equipment near the beach

If you don't want to overload your holiday luggage with surfing equipment, you can rent sports equipment for surfing right near the beach in Warnemünde.

Just borrow:

  • Kites
  • Surfboards
  • Longboards
  • skimboards
  • wetsuits

directly in Warnemünde. The sports equipment is hired out by the hour or by the day, but can also be booked for the entire holiday. 

Learn to surf in one of the surf schools in Warnemünde

In Warnemünde there are several surf schools where guests can learn to surf - after all, the Baltic Sea is right on the doorstep. There are now different styles of surfing that you can learn in special courses on site.

Kite surfing on the Baltic Sea
The Baltic Sea is well suited for experienced surfers © pixabay

At the  Kite surfing stand on a board and be pulled across the water with the help of a kite. There will be different ones in Warnemünde Courses for beginners and advanced offered - the equipment is also provided by the surf schools. The Surf schools put together small groups with individual support options, in which VDWS-licensed surf instructors teach the participants all the basics of kiting in a practical way. Individual lessons are also possible.

Skimboard courses in Warnemünde

This relatively new sport offers pure water fun without much effort. You can start right on the shore. Skimboarding is perfect for days when the weather conditions aren't perfect. The shallow water on the Baltic Sea beach is perfect for trying out different tricks. Leaps out of the water, board rotations, kickflips and pop shuvits can be learned and perfected while on vacation. Introductory and kicker courses for Skimboarding in Warnemünde last only a few hours. With a little patience and talent, you will quickly become a skimboard pro.

Person skimboarding on the Baltic Sea in Warnemünde

SUP courses: learn stand up paddling in Warnemünde

If you want to be safe on a surfboard, you hit one SUP course exactly the right decision. In special courses you will learn how to stand safely and how to paddle correctly. There is a suitable spot for these courses in Warnemünde for all weather conditions. You will learn that in the summer months stand up paddling right on Warnemünde Baltic Sea beach or on old stream, when the waves are too high. You can learn that here too Surfing in Warnemuende in small groups, in which the teachers can take time for each individual.

Several people on stand up paddle boards on the Baltic Sea in Warnemünde
The calm waters of the Baltic Sea in Warnemünde are ideal for stand-up paddling © pixabay

Courses in surfing in Warnemünde

Waiting for the perfect wave is guaranteed to be quickly crowned with success in Warnemünde. In the Surf schools in Warnemünde learn them Surfing basics. This includes not only the right posture, but also the selection of the right boards and the optimal take-off to get back to land safely.

Several surfers on the beach with surfboards under their arms

Learn to windsurf in Warnemünde

Windsurfing off Warnemuende
The wind from the north is particularly suitable for windsurfers © pixabay

Relaxing after a day at sea

The Warnemünder Hof offers all surfers and those who want to become surfers the perfect conditions for a relaxing holiday. All that is missing is the right holiday home. The Warnemünder Hof is far away from the hustle and bustle of tourists, but the individual beach areas are still very easy to reach.

A day on the water in the fresh air naturally makes you hungry and so the hotel kitchen has something for everyone. In addition to the typical Warnemünde fish dishes, there are also meat and vegetarian options. In our hotel with wellness area you can find peace after a long day and relax tense muscles with a massage.

Would you like to learn how to surf during your next holiday in Warnemünde or explore the spot with all its facets as a professional? Then the Warnemünder Hof offers you the perfect conditions for your next surfing adventure in a quiet location near the Baltic Sea. 

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