Surf spot

Timmendorfer Strand

Forecast conditions and map view for Timmendorfer Strand in Germany. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Germany
Coordinates: 54.0012, 10.7823

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Timmendorfer Strand is a popular seaside resort on Germany’s Baltic Sea coast, just north of Lübeck in Schleswig-Holstein. It’s better known for its beach-town atmosphere than as a classic heavy-wave surf destination, but it can offer fun sessions for windsurfing, kitesurfing, and occasional surfable waves when wind and storm conditions line up.

Surf conditions

Best for: beginner to intermediate wave riders, SUP, windsurfing, kitesurfing
Wave quality: usually small to moderate, often wind-driven and choppy rather than clean point-break style
Best swell/wind: stronger northerly or easterly winds and storm systems in the Baltic
Water temperature: cool for much of the year, so a wetsuit is typically needed

Spot character

Beach type: wide sandy beach with easy access
Crowds: can be busy in summer because it’s a major holiday destination
Vibe: relaxed resort town with restaurants, promenades, and lots of beach activity
Hazards: changing sandbanks, wind chop, and busy recreational beach use in season

Good to know

Timmendorfer Strand is more of a multi-sport Baltic beach spot than a dedicated surfing mecca. If you’re looking for consistent, clean surf, conditions can be limited; but for a coastal trip with flexible water sports options, it’s a good choice.