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 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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Oceanblue Watersports
- Am Parkplatz, 18230 Rerik
Our greatest reward is your joy! Fast learning success on the kite, through individual support.
Read more: "Oceanblue Watersports"
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Surfspot Grabow
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18574 Grabow
The optimal wind direction for the wave spot is east. Then small, steep ramps build up on the numerous sandbanks, which are nice to ride down.
Read more: "Surfspot Grabow"
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Surfspot Stuthof
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18146 Stuthof
On the eastern shore of the Breitling, you will find a small but fine shallow water area and a water sports school when the wind blows from the southwest to the northwest. And it's only a 20-minute drive from Rostock.
Read more: "Surfspot Stuthof"
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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 Retgendorf (Lake Schwerin)
- Freely accessible at any time
- 19067 Retgendorf
When the wind blows from southwest to north, you can have a lot of fun on Schwerin's Outer Lake. Strong winds even conjure up small kicker waves on the otherwise smooth water.
Read more: "Surfspot Retgendorf (Lake Schwerin)"
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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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Campsite "Boek" C16
- Gertrud-von-le-Fort-Allee, 17248 Boek
Welcome to the campsite "Boek" C 16, in the state-recognized resort of Rechlin OT Boek. The campsite "Boek" C16 with a surf and canoe base is located directly on the south-eastern bank of the Müritz on a wide meadow. A camping vacation on the south-eastern shore of the Müritz means unspoiled nature, surrounded by water and forest, pure peace and relaxation, but also with all the opportunities for active pursuits. Shallow, sandy beaches and clear water invite you to swim, sail, surf or paddle - the campsite is a paradise for all water sports enthusiasts, but also ideal for families with children.
Read more: "Campsite "Boek" C16"
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Surfspot Flessenow (Lake Schwerin)
- 19067 Flessenow
In the huge standing area, windsurfers of all levels get their money's worth with south to northwest winds. And you can even find a camping site directly at the spot.
Read more: "Surfspot Flessenow (Lake Schwerin)"
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Surfspot Baabe
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18586 Baabe
Baabe is a top location with easterly wind directions. The waves break cleanly on the sandbank and run onto the beach with a moderate shorebreak. In high season, you are not allowed to go on the water in the bathing zone marked with buoys.
Read more: "Surfspot Baabe"

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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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Oceanblue Watersports
- Am Parkplatz, 18230 Rerik
Our greatest reward is your joy! Fast learning success on the kite, through individual support.
Read more: "Oceanblue Watersports"
©© surflocal.de
Surfspot Grabow
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18574 Grabow
The optimal wind direction for the wave spot is east. Then small, steep ramps build up on the numerous sandbanks, which are nice to ride down.
Read more: "Surfspot Grabow"
©© surflocal.de
Surfspot Stuthof
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18146 Stuthof
On the eastern shore of the Breitling, you will find a small but fine shallow water area and a water sports school when the wind blows from the southwest to the northwest. And it's only a 20-minute drive from Rostock.
Read more: "Surfspot Stuthof"
©© 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 Retgendorf (Lake Schwerin)
- Freely accessible at any time
- 19067 Retgendorf
When the wind blows from southwest to north, you can have a lot of fun on Schwerin's Outer Lake. Strong winds even conjure up small kicker waves on the otherwise smooth water.
Read more: "Surfspot Retgendorf (Lake Schwerin)"
©© TMV/Gohlke
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"
©© TDG Rechlin mbH / BVCDMV Holger Martens
Campsite "Boek" C16
- Gertrud-von-le-Fort-Allee, 17248 Boek
Welcome to the campsite "Boek" C 16, in the state-recognized resort of Rechlin OT Boek. The campsite "Boek" C16 with a surf and canoe base is located directly on the south-eastern bank of the Müritz on a wide meadow. A camping vacation on the south-eastern shore of the Müritz means unspoiled nature, surrounded by water and forest, pure peace and relaxation, but also with all the opportunities for active pursuits. Shallow, sandy beaches and clear water invite you to swim, sail, surf or paddle - the campsite is a paradise for all water sports enthusiasts, but also ideal for families with children.
Read more: "Campsite "Boek" C16"
©© surflocal.de
Surfspot Flessenow (Lake Schwerin)
- 19067 Flessenow
In the huge standing area, windsurfers of all levels get their money's worth with south to northwest winds. And you can even find a camping site directly at the spot.
Read more: "Surfspot Flessenow (Lake Schwerin)"
©© surflocal.de
Surfspot Baabe
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18586 Baabe
Baabe is a top location with easterly wind directions. The waves break cleanly on the sandbank and run onto the beach with a moderate shorebreak. In high season, you are not allowed to go on the water in the bathing zone marked with buoys.
Read more: "Surfspot Baabe"

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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.