Probstei offers consistent westerly winds with occasional easterly variants, providing roughly 2–3 kitable days weekly. The shoreline's distinctive shape allows riding across multiple wind directions, with alternative launch zones nearby depending on wind orientation. Southerly winds shift action to Laboe, while southeasterly conditions favour Schönberg. The area attracts significant windsurfing and kiting crowds during forecasted 20–30 knot windows, making it lively but sometimes crowded. Cold water mandates wetsuits throughout the season. Accessibility via Hamburg airport and train connections makes it reachable for visitors, though daily costs rank among the region's higher rates.
Wind strength
Consistency
Wind quality
Water
Water temp
Boosting direction
Woo big-air record: 20 m by Chris Bern · bottom-end kite 20m+
Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.
| Month | Wind chance | Avg wind | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31% | 9.9 kt | 3.2 | 5.4 |
| Feb | 37% | 10.1 kt | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 16% | 8.5 kt | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Apr | 14% | 8.8 kt | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| May | 12% | 8.3 kt | 11.6 | 12.8 |
| Jun | 1% | 7.3 kt | 17.1 | 19.6 |
| Jul | 10% | 8.6 kt | 17.7 | 19 |
| Aug | 8% | 7.6 kt | 17.6 | 18.4 |
| Sep | 7% | 7.5 kt | 15.3 | 18.5 |
| Oct | 16% | 9.1 kt | 11.4 | 13.4 |
| Nov | 11% | 9 kt | 6.2 | 8.7 |
| Dec | 22% | 8.8 kt | 2.6 | 4.3 |
7.5/10
By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.
Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.
Getting there
Car needed
Cost of a kite day
Internet
Local infrastructure
via OpenWeather
via Windy.com
