Heidkate
Heidkate is a kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, wingfoiling spot in Kiel. See operating statistics (today, month, history) below.
Conditions and statistics
Kitesurfing
kitesurfing conditions today at Heidkate
Today, analysed conditions at Heidkate are not favourable for of kitesurfing.
kitesurfing conditions in November at Heidkate
Since the start of November, Heidkate has had favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 3% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 3%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 100%
- 18 to 24 knots : 0%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
The most favorable month for kitesurfing at Heidkate in the analyzed period is January, with 35% of favorable daylight hours.
The least favorable month was June (8% of favorable daylight hours).
The wind profile at Heidkate over complete months puts the 12 to 17 knots range first (69% of favorable hours).
Over the analyzed period, conditions for kitesurfing are clearly more favorable from December to February.
History of kitesurfing conditions at Heidkate
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 3% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 11% | 56% | 44% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 10% | 87% | 13% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 20% | 82% | 19% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 29% | 73% | 27% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 8% | 24% | 76% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 11% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 17% | 56% | 44% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 12% | 84% | 16% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 31% | 51% | 40% | 9% |
| January 2026 | 35% | 51% | 40% | 9% |
| December 2025 | 25% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Wing foiling
wing foiling conditions today at Heidkate
Today, analysed conditions at Heidkate are not favourable for of wing foiling.
wing foiling conditions in November at Heidkate
Since the start of November, Heidkate has had favourable conditions for wing foiling during 3% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 3%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 100%
- 18 to 24 knots : 0%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
The most favorable month for wing foiling at Heidkate in the analyzed period is January, with 35% of favorable daylight hours.
Conversely, June was the least favorable month, with 8% of favorable daylight hours.
Across the period, favorable conditions were mainly associated with winds of 12 to 17 knots.
A seasonal pattern appears: the most favorable months cluster between December and February.
History of wing foiling conditions at Heidkate
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 3% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 11% | 56% | 44% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 10% | 87% | 13% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 20% | 82% | 19% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 29% | 73% | 27% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 8% | 24% | 76% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 11% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 17% | 56% | 44% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 12% | 84% | 16% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 31% | 51% | 40% | 9% |
| January 2026 | 35% | 51% | 40% | 9% |
| December 2025 | 25% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Windsurfing
windsurfing conditions today at Heidkate
Today, analysed conditions at Heidkate are not favourable for of windsurfing.
windsurfing conditions in November at Heidkate
Since the start of November, Heidkate has had favourable conditions for windsurfing during 3% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 3%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 100%
- 18 to 24 knots : 0%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Over the last 12 complete months, January was the most favorable for windsurfing at Heidkate, with 35% of favorable daylight hours.
The least favorable month was June (8% of favorable daylight hours).
Over the last 12 months, 69% of favorable hours observed at Heidkate fell in the 12 to 17 knots range.
Over the analyzed period, conditions for windsurfing are clearly more favorable from December to February.
History of windsurfing conditions at Heidkate
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 3% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 11% | 56% | 44% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 10% | 87% | 13% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 20% | 82% | 19% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 29% | 73% | 27% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 8% | 24% | 76% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 11% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 17% | 56% | 44% | 0% |
| March 2026 | 12% | 84% | 16% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 31% | 51% | 40% | 9% |
| January 2026 | 35% | 51% | 40% | 9% |
| December 2025 | 25% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Surfing
surfing conditions today at Heidkate
Today, analysed conditions at Heidkate are not favourable for of surfing.
surfing conditions in November at Heidkate
Since the start of November, Heidkate has had favourable conditions for surfing during 6% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 6%
Wave height distribution during favourable hours:
- < 0.5 m : 0%
- 0.5 to < 0.8 m : 11%
- 0.8 to < 1.5 m : 89%
- 1.5 m and above : 0%
Wave period during favourable hours:
- < 8 s 100%
- 8 to < 10 s 0%
- 10 s and above 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Over the last 12 complete months, July was the most favorable for surfing at Heidkate, with 15% of favorable daylight hours.
At the other end, June showed the lowest rate, with 0% of favorable daylight hours.
Across the period, 54% of favorable surf hours at Heidkate had waves of 0.5 to 0.8 m.
Over complete months, under 8 seconds periods were the most frequent during favorable hours (100%).
History of surfing conditions at Heidkate
| Month | Performance | < 0.5 m | 0.5 to < 0.8 m | 0.8 to < 1.5 m | 1.5 m and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 6% | 0% | 11% | 89% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 12% | 0% | 53% | 48% | 0% |
| September 2026 | 13% | 0% | 56% | 44% | 0% |
| August 2026 | 7% | 0% | 66% | 34% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 15% | 0% | 31% | 68% | 1% |
| June 2026 | 0% | — | — | — | — |
| May 2026 | 10% | 0% | 84% | 16% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 9% | 0% | 58% | 31% | 11% |
| March 2026 | 1% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| February 2026 | 6% | 0% | 59% | 41% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 13% | 0% | 48% | 29% | 23% |
| December 2025 | 13% | 0% | 41% | 59% | 0% |
Wave period (history)
- November 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- October 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- September 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- August 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- July 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- May 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- April 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- March 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- February 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- January 2026 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
- December 2025 < 8 s 100%8-10 s 0%>= 10 s 0%
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