Kiekut Point (Eckernförde Bay)

Kiekut Point is a low-profile, kitesurfing-focused spot on Eckernförde Bay, recognized for working best in Northeast through East winds (NE, ENE, E). The water is typically clean but choppy, with small wind-driven waves and strong wind-forced texture over shallow sections and stony shallows. Because the launch area is narrow and tide-dependent, riding sessions are closely tied to timing your water level and managing the entrance/exit carefully. For kitesurfing, the spot is commonly used by intermediate riders who want choppy wave energy that supports jumps and freeride/foil progression. The stony seabed and shallow banks mean chop can become intense when winds are higher, so board impacts and footing should be handled with care. The wind is described as frontal, and summertime easterly flow can be reinforced by seasonal effects, but the most important performance factor remains choosing the correct wind direction. Safety considerations are central here: stones and rocks are present on both the beach and in the water, and old boat mooring lines have been reported underwater (generally recognizable, but still a hazard). The launch/landing space is limited, and wind shadows and turbulence can develop near the shoreline due to the surrounding embankment/cliff and trees. If you’re coming in from anything other than E/NE, expect gustier conditions. Seasonally, the strongest stretch is spring through summer into early autumn—typically April through September—with water warming toward the low 20s Celsius at peak. Winter is much colder and tends to require a much thicker wetsuit setup if you kite. Crowds are described as quiet off-season and busier in mid-summer or on weekends when easterly forecasts line up.