Aschau
- Freeride, Foil
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Flat, Chop
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
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About
Aschau is a low-profile, intermediate-friendly spot on the Eckernförde Bay area, offering flat-water to chop conditions for kitesurfing, windsurfing, and wingfoiling. The water is reported as clean, and the shore setup is oriented around a narrow sandy approach with stones both on the beach area and underwater near entry. Wind is most reliable from fall to spring, with the best months being March, April, May, September, October, and November. Reported wind directions that work well include NE through NW, with common stronger phases associated with westerly depressions. Summer can be lighter overall, but thermal effects may reinforce the wind gradient on sunny afternoons. Access and parking require planning: you drive to official parking but cannot park close to the beach because the immediate beach area is within private manor/camping grounds. Riders should expect a walk from parking to the water while transporting gear. Safety is a major consideration here: large stones and boulders are present underwater near the shore, and offshore south winds can occur. Wear protective footwear and respect the private property boundaries and any restricted zones further out in the bay. No lifeguards are reported, and rescue availability is described as not available for on-site coverage.
- Best wind window in fall to spring
- Clean Baltic water with shallow-to-deepening conditions
- Flat-to-choppy surface suitable for intermediate freeride and foiling
- Low-profile compared with nearby hubs
- Shallow-to-deepening water that can work well for foil progression
- Good fall-to-spring wind window with prevailing NE to NW directions
- More quiet/low-profile compared with busier nearby hubs
- Stones and boulders near the entry/shore make footwear essential
- No parking right at the beach due to private property
- Wind can be moderate and depends on low-pressure systems
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- NE, WSW, W, WNW, NW
- Wind Range
- 12–25 kts
- Wind Type
- Gradient — Mostly gradient winds with seasonal variability; best in fall to spring with depressions.
- Reliability
- Moderate; depends on passing low-pressure systems.
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts — Moderate gustiness reported; local terrain/trees can add some gustiness to SW flow.
- Best Months
- March, April, May, September, October, November
- Recommended Kite Sizes
- 9–12 m²
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Flat, Chop
- Beach
- Mixed — Sand with stones and some grassy areas behind it; another source specifies sand.
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Small — Water described as flat/chop; small waves reported.
- Chop Level
- Moderate chop — Chop/bump-and-jump style conditions especially in favored winds.
- Launch
- Small — Drive around the harbor, bring gear as far as possible, then return to official parking; narrow sandy entry.
Through the year
Low to moderate; usually quieter than nearby Surendorf.
Autumn and winter bring the strongest storms.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Intermediate-level flat-water to chop spot. Best winds occur from fall to spring with mainly westerly depressions; summer is generally lighter but can get thermal reinforcement.
- Kite Sizes
- 9–12 m²
Suitable for intermediate riders with flat-to-choppy conditions and bump-and-jump style in stronger wind phases.
- Sail Sizes
- 5–7.5 m²
Highly suitable due to water deepening relatively quickly; launch requires care around stones near entry.
- Foil Friendly
- Yes
- Min Depth
- 1.0m
- Wing Sizes
- 4–6 m²
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Aschau in the full forecast view.
Aschau wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 5–21 ktsGusts 37 kts
- Direction
- SW225°
- Strongest day
- Sun, Oct 2521 kts
- Windy days
- 5/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.1–1.2 m3s period
- Temperature
- 6–15 °C
Over the next 7 days, Aschau is forecast for daytime winds of 5–21 kts, peaking around 21 kts on Sunday, October 25 with gusts to 37 kts. The prevailing direction is SW. Waves run 0.1–1.2 m with a period of about 3s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Large stones and boulders underwater, especially near shore
- Offshore winds can develop (notably from the south)
- Groynes/old wooden posts in some sections
- Private property fences near the beach
Rescue & support
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No
- Emergency Info
- Nearest hospitals are in Eckernförde.
Rules of the spot
Respect private property boundaries (including the Aschau manor/camping grounds). No parking directly at the beach; use official parking and walk gear in.
- No parking close to the beach due to private camping property/manor grounds
- Avoid entering military restricted zones further out in the bay if applicable
- Bring sturdy footwear for walking over stones.
- If the wind is too North-West, consider moving to Surendorf.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Schnellmark
- Nearest Town
- Schnellmark
- Parking
- Official parking available; cannot park close to the beach due to private camping property.
- Access
- Get onto B76. In Schnellmark get onto L285 (Aschauer Landstr) towards Surendorf. Then take Aschauhof to Aschau. Drive around the harbor and bring your gear as far as possible, then drive back and find an official parking space. You can't park close to the beach due to private property (camping).
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- German
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Camping and holiday rentals are available in nearby Surendorf and Schnellmark.
- Food & Drink
- Local restaurants are available in Schnellmark and Surendorf.
- Equipment Rental:
- Equipment rental is available via major local schools in the wider area.
- Gear Storage
- Gear storage is offered by local schools and some campsite facilities.
- Gear Repair
- Repair services are primarily found in specialized shops in Kiel or Eckernförde.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Aschau?
The best overall months at Aschau are September, October, November, March, April, May. The best wind months are March, April, May, September, October, November.
Which wind directions work at Aschau?
Aschau works with NE, WSW, W, WNW, NW winds.
What equipment sizes are recommended at Aschau?
Recommended equipment sizes at Aschau: Kitesurfing: 9–12 m² · Windsurfing: 5–7.5 m² · Wingfoiling: 4–6 m². The typical wind range is 12–25 kts.
What skill level is Aschau suitable for?
Aschau suits these riding levels: Kitesurfing: Intermediate · Windsurfing: Intermediate · Wingfoiling: Intermediate.