Groß Banzelvitz Rügen

Groß Banzelvitz is a protected bay on the eastern coast of Rügen Island, Germany, facing east toward the Baltic Sea. The spot features a sheltered body of water bordered by agricultural land to the west and dense forest to the north, with residential development visible in the upper reaches. The bay configuration provides natural wind channeling but also creates wind shadow effects from surrounding vegetation. Water conditions are typically choppy with minimal wave development (0.36m average), making this primarily a freestyle and light wind spot. Wind reliability is modest at 32.6%, with average conditions around 10.8 knots. The shallow water near shore and proximity to residential areas require careful launch and landing procedures. Best conditions occur with northerly winds providing side-shore flow parallel to the elongated bay. This spot suits beginners and intermediate riders seeking a protected practice environment with minimal swell exposure. Strong offshore forest winds should be avoided due to gustiness and safety concerns near buildings.