Germany · Schleswig-Holstein
54.41 | 10.23
Laboe is the reference kite spot at the entrance to the Kieler Förde, easily accessible from Kiel (~20km). The visual landmark is the Marineehrenmal (72m naval memorial) and the U-995 submarine displayed on the beach. Large flat standing area, sandy bottom, shallow water for hundreds of meters — ideal for progressing. Spot suitable for all levels (beginners welcome) with complete infrastructure: parking, surf school, panoramic view of Kiel Bay. Off-season, uncrowded with great sessions possible in SW/W. Complementary to Dänisch Nienhof and Bülk further north in the Kieler Förde.
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
The season runs from April to August, peaking in June: 23 rideable days a month and 354 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is September, at 16.5 days.
7-12 knots · 65% 13-20 knots · 34% 21-30 knots · 2%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 65% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 4 °C. The wettest month is July, with 93 mm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.5 | 203 h | 4 °C | 85 mm |
| February | 17.0 | 150 h | 6 °C | 50 mm |
| March | 18.0 | 192 h | 10 °C | 21 mm |
| April | 21.5 | 230 h | 13 °C | 61 mm |
| May | 21.0 | 236 h | 17 °C | 52 mm |
| June | 26.0 | 354 h | 20 °C | 75 mm |
| July | 25.0 | 320 h | 21 °C | 93 mm |
| August | 22.5 | 269 h | 22 °C | 30 mm |
| September | 16.5 | 181 h | 19 °C | 64 mm |
| October | 19.5 | 201 h | 14 °C | 86 mm |
| November | 18.0 | 165 h | 8 °C | 62 mm |
| December | 20.0 | 161 h | 6 °C | 33 mm |
Ridden here? One photo or video, and the spot comes alive for everyone discovering it.
Katamarancenter Laboe / Wassersportcenter — kite, windsurf, catamaran lessons. Directly at the spot.
The spot is near the naval memorial. Access via the B502 from Kiel. Rigging on the beach or parking. Kite zone clearly defined — do not kite in swimming zones.
Open all year round
Beginner
Paid parking (~2€) next to the memorial and submarine. Can be packed in high season.
SW/W/NW: best directions (sideshore), typical Baltic flat water. N/NNE/NE: functional, slightly onshore depending on the bay's orientation. E/SE/SSE: offshore from the Förde — unusable and dangerous (carried out to sea). S: sheltered by the coast, unstable wind possible. No significant tides in the Baltic.
Two submerged obstacles (old piles/structures) in the water facing the spot — check their exact position before the session. Naturschutzgebiet zone between the dog beach and Aukrog: kite strictly prohibited (lagoon and beach included). In high season, many swimmers — maintain 2 line lengths distance. Heavy maritime traffic in the Kieler Förde (ferries, cargo ships): never venture towards the main channel. SE wind: risk of being carried towards the fjord entrance.
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