Lippe Süd (Hohwachter Bucht)

Lippe Süd (Hohwachter Bucht) is a sandy, generally clean Baltic bay launch accessed from the south side of the harbor at Marina/Lippe. The near-shore area is described as shallow and often flatter, supporting freeride and progression, while conditions can become more choppy farther out. The shore break is described as small, and currents are typically mild except for localized effects near the harbor entrance after heavy rainfall. Wind performance is consistently reported for northerly directions—best directions are N, NW, and NNW—with the local seasonal window centered on March through May and again September through November. In spring and early autumn, thermal influence is noted: wind tends to build from midday, remains strong through the day, and then eases late afternoon. Cloud cover is reported to still be workable up to around 40%, and the thermal component can add a modest boost (roughly 5–10 knots) on top of the broader gradient/frontal wind. Kitesurfing is the standout activity for Lippe Süd, commonly described as beginner-to-intermediate friendly thanks to shallow water and small waves/standing areas closer to shore, with freeride and freestyle options. Windsurfing and wingfoiling are also supported, though both require attention to the transition from flatter water near shore into chop farther out, and to the harbor’s hard structures in the launch zone. The harbor pier (Mole) is the primary safety concern. Sources emphasize avoiding riding too close to the pier—particularly in NW winds—because it can create wind shadow and turbulent air, and because stones/concrete and a harbor entrance channel are nearby. For conditions management, local guidance also suggests that riders seeking flatter water may favor closer-to-shore sections, where chop is less pronounced, while the more exposed/wider area outside can be rougher.