Ahlbeck Usedom

Ahlbeck is a beach break located on the northeastern coast of Usedom island in the Baltic Sea, Germany. The spot faces northeast into the bay with a long sandy beach backed by residential development and vegetation. The water is extremely flat with minimal wave energy, making this a purely wind-dependent spot suitable only for flat-water kiteboarding. Best winds approach from the northwest (315°), providing side-shore conditions parallel to the coastline. The shallow, sheltered bay environment makes this accessible for beginners practicing in minimal swell, though the low wind reliability (8.9%) means consistent sessions are rare. Average temperatures around 10°C require seasonal thermal protection. Limited landing space due to beach development restricts launch and recovery operations. This spot is best suited to beginners seeking protected, flat-water conditions during stronger wind periods, though practitioners should expect long stretches without rideable wind. The Baltic setting provides a calm learning environment but lacks the consistent wind and wave energy typical of more exposed coastal locations.