Lippe Nord (Hohwachter Bucht)

Lippe Nord (Hohwachter Bucht) is a Baltic harbor spot on the north side of the Lippe harbor entrance, known for easterly winds that run from NE through ESE. When the wind comes from the right sector, the mole/pier can create a flat water pocket near the harbor, with more chop further out. Across the season, it’s commonly described as a flat-and-chop environment suited to progression and controlled riding (especially for kitesurfing and foiling). For wind, sources consistently point to March, April, May, September, October, and November, with typical kite wind strengths often landing in the low-to-mid teens up to around the mid-20s knots. Gustiness is described as moderate by one source and light by another, suggesting conditions are generally manageable but not perfectly glassy across the entire session. A thermal contribution is reported for May through September, with a quantified additional boost (roughly 5–10 knots) on top of the background gradient under tolerable cloud conditions. Safety-wise, the main cautions are very specific: the harbor mole/pier and scattered stones near the launch area. Riders are advised to keep a safe distance from the harbor entrance and avoid sailing too close to the structure, and to be mindful of potential wind shadows downwind of the pier. Ship traffic in/near the harbor entrance and nearby nature protection zones are also noted as restrictions—so staying out of the shipping lane is emphasized. Temperatures reinforce that this is mostly a wetsuit spot. Water temperatures are around the teens in late spring and summer and drop to near-freezing levels in winter, with wetsuit/boot/glove/hodd recommendations varying by season. The spot also has practical on-site amenities like harbor toilets/showers/changing areas (reported by one source) and paid parking at the harbor, plus food options at the harbor.