Lake Wittensee, Schleswig-Holstein
Spot Conditions
The Wittensee spot is located between Rendsburg and Eckernförde. The inland lake is over 20 m deep and offers sometimes gusty winds. It's more suitable for advanced riders, as there is very little standing depth. Being able to waterstart is therefore an advantage.
There is good entry access and free parking available. Choppy waves form over shallow areas in the lake and can be quite pronounced in strong winds – perfect for jumping.
Optimal wind: SW, NW (surf spot Haby) and SE, NE (surf spot Sande).
Drone Flight Wittensee
Oct 10, 2013
Hazards
There are some rocks and occasional old boat mooring stones in the water, which are usually clearly visible. Caution is advised around the islands and near the point at the WCWR club grounds – especially between the official surf spot and the swimming area (Gr. Wittensee-Haby) and at Bünsdorfer Spitze. There are pronounced rocky sections and shoals!
Bork Havn, Ringkøbing Fjord
Spot Conditions
The bay at Bork Havn is over 1 km wide and offers perfect flat water conditions with wind directions between southwest and northeast. Only in strong northerly winds from the bay opening does it get choppy – but then also with small jump ramps.
The spot is mostly standing depth. Only in the back third, about 100 m from the reed belt, and to the right of the harbor entrance does it get deeper. The extremely shallow shore areas (20-30 m) and rocks can damage fins. Rule of thumb: the longer the fin, the further out you should push – with a 50cm race fin it definitely gets tricky.
Due to its vastness and flat water, the spot is ideal for beginners, jibe learners and freestylers. There is free parking, sanitary facilities with changing rooms and showers (shower tokens needed). The surf shop Westwind Bork Havn is well-stocked, fairly priced and just a stone's throw from the water. Even for a day trip, this spot is worth it.
Drone Flight Bork Havn
Sep 5, 2013
Hazards
Diagonally opposite (west) of the harbor exit, the depth suddenly drops from non-standing depth to sandbank level (depending on water level, as shallow as 20 cm). This can usually be recognized by the water color.
Additionally, small sandbars (diameter approx. 10-15 m) have formed between the large red channel buoy (to the west) and the creek outlet near the Viking village due to channel dredging work. These shift over time as they are churned by choppy waves during strong winds – sometimes only 20 cm deep.