Spot Guide
Pelzerhaken, Neustadt in Holstein, Schleswig-Holstein · Germany
- Sports
- Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, Wingfoiling
- Water
- Flat water, Small waves, Chop
- Level
- Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Advanced
- Wind directions
- N, NNE, NE, ENE, W, WNW
- Flat water: W, WNW
- Chop: N, NNE
- Small waves: NE, ENE
Spot description
Broad sand and large standing depth make entry manageable for less-practised windsurfers too. West usually leaves small chop; water over banks can become shallow. East pushes water into bay and builds moderate outside waves, not especially steep. Station lies east of lighthouse.
More spot information
Pelzerhaken has a broad wind window. West to northwest gives flat water or small chop. Strong east-northeast to northeast builds moderate outside waves; east pushes more water into bay.
Large standing-depth area has small chop; east-northeast to northeast gives moderate waves over outside banks.
Launch east of lighthouse at station. Parking is nearby; use designated summer entries and beach zones.
Surf station offers windsurfing and lighthouse motorhome pitches; dining and accommodation are in village.
Summer swimming and water sports activity is high. Strong west can reduce shallow-area water; weed can affect fins.