Wallnau (Fehmarn)

Wallnau (Fehmarn) is a Baltic Sea spot known primarily for kitesurfing and wind-driven freeride with options to ride small waves and use foils. The water is described as clean, with conditions ranging from chop to small/medium wave action, while the launch is typically from the dam area near a parking area with a short walk to the water. Wind is dominated by frontal weather systems and is best with N and SW directions. Providers report a typical session wind range roughly in the low-to-high teens up to around 30 knots, with seasonal reliability described as stronger in winter months (and substantial gliding-day percentages in summer as well). Kite and windsurf sizing guidance aligns with this wind band, and wingfoiling is described as practical because depth increases quickly. Safety is a key constraint at this beach. Stone groynes (Buhnen) are spaced along the shoreline, creating physical hazards near the launch and during shore-adjacent riding. Additionally, a wave breaker is specifically noted as a risk, and the nature reserve / bird protection limits restrict where watersports are allowed—riders must adhere to the designated riding zones and check current signage. Emergency coverage is referenced as limited at the spot level, with regional maritime search and rescue support around Fehmarn and the emergency number 112. For surfing, the location is considered secondary. Conditions can include small, soft waves with surf that is often messy depending on storm state; while W/NW swells can produce peaks between groynes, surf quality is described as poor at times and can close out when swells become very large. Overall, Wallnau is most attractive to riders comfortable with chop, deep-water starts, and near-shore hazards—especially when winds align with N/SW systems in spring through autumn.