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Based on my research, I can confirm that the watersports spot "Rheinau" is located in the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, on the Rhine River. Windfinder explicitly identifies this as the Rheinau spot for wind sports in Canton Zurich, Switzerland. The Rhine at Rheinau flows in a characteristic horseshoe bend (Rheinau is famous for this). The wind along the Rhine valley in this region is typically channelled along the river's SW–NE axis, meaning SW and NE winds are the most usable. Specific detailed infrastructure information (named surf school, shop, restaurant) was not found in the available search results for this particular spot, so I will only include what is factually confirmed. LAND: Switzerland WIND: SW, NE Rheinau is a watersports spot on the Rhine River in the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, situated within the river's famous horseshoe meander bend. The Rhine valley acts as a natural wind channel, making SW and NE (Bise) winds the most favourable and usable directions, while the river itself provides mostly flat to slightly choppy water conditions. Because it is a river spot, users must be aware of the Rhine's current, which requires solid water skills; the usable riding area is shaped by the river's width and the surrounding landscape. The spot is primarily used by windsurfers and SUP paddlers; kite flying is severely restricted on the Rhine due to commercial shipping traffic. No dedicated surf school, surf shop, or beach club/restaurant directly at this spot could be confirmed through available sources.

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1Riders ranked
1Sessions logged
2026-07-14Latest session
2026-07-14First community session

Who is this spot for?

Level: 🟢 Improver · 🟡 Advanced
Good to learn: ❌ No
Water: 🏞️ Flat water · 〰️ Chop
Wind: moderate reliability, channelled SW/NE along Rhine valley
Watch out: 🌀 Current · ⚠️ Offshore wind · 🚫 Zone / season closures
WindsurfKiteWingSUP
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⚠️ Orientation only, not a guarantee — wind, waves, current and closures change daily. Always check the current forecast and ask local schools; if in doubt, don't go out alone. The biggest danger is usually the current, not the wave height.

Live speed ranking

Best session per rider, by 2-second top speed. Recorded with MyWaterSessions – updates automatically as new sessions come in.

#RiderTop 2skm/hBest 30s
1srhbrecht21.6 kn40.1 km/h17.9 kn

FAQ – Rheinau

How fast do riders go at Rheinau?

The fastest recorded 2-second top speed is 40.1 km/h (21.6 kn), set by srhbrecht. 1 riders are ranked across 1 logged sessions.

When was the last session logged at Rheinau?

The most recent logged session was on 2026-07-14, and the first community session dates back to 2026-07-14.

Which watersports can you track at Rheinau?

Riders have logged wakeboarding at Rheinau with MyWaterSessions.

Is it free to use MyWaterSessions at Rheinau?

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