Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Mole
Water quality: Cloudy
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Identified hazards: Concrete
Beachgoer: July, August
Weather specificities: It can be anything at any time or season. Summer is usually nice with sun and temps of 17-25C. But because of the sea climate there can also be rain and storms and low temps. Temps drop to beneath 10C, and sometimes it freezes. Water temp is from 18C in summer to as low as 6C in winter. You almost always need a wetsuit and a thick one in winter plus hood and gloves. When the outside temp is above 12C, which does happen in winter it can be fine though.
Wind type: Frontal
Wind specificities: Southwest is the predominant direction. Nice winds with depressions, because there is hardly any stable wind (thermals) in summer. Fall and spring usually provides the best winds, but it can be unpredictable in storms. Winter actually has the most winds. Best directions: N, NE, SW and W.
Best months: March, April, May, August, September, October
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: Zones, Time
Extra: Kitesurfing only to the right of the landmark pole in front of the beach restaurant Aloha in the period May to September.
Nightlife: Regular beach/surf parties at Timboektoe and Aloha Beach reastaurants. For good nightlife go to Amsterdam.
Accommodations: Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: Flat to choppy water, small waves with stronger onshore winds.
Beach type & size: Sand - Tidal
Infos: Small beach on low tide, then rig on the grassy dam.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Air: May to August about 15-30C, September to April: 0-15C. Water: May to August fine (a shorty will do), from September to April you need a wetsuit, in December/January it can get cold (around 0C). January to August unpredictable, can be anything. September to December usually cloudy/rainy weather though in this period, especially when there's wind.
Wind type: Frontal
Wind specificities: Best in spring and fall.
Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November
Access description: by Car - Located west of Den Helder. Park behind the dam and walk to the ocean side.
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: North Sea waves.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Long, sandy beach.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Air: May to August about 15-30C, September to April: 0-15C. Water: May to August fine (a shorty will do), from September to April you need a wetsuit, in December/January it can get cold (around 0C). January to August unpredictable, can be anything. September to December usually cloudy/rainy weather though in this period, especially when there's wind.
Wind type: Frontal
Wind specificities: Best winds in spring and fall.
Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November
Access description: by Car - From Alkmaar north on N9, then follow signs to Schoorl, Groet and Camperduin.
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Reefs
Water quality: Crystal clear
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Gusty winds, can be dangerous. It's blowing here in Aruba Northeast all year long, maybe some lighter days in the month of September, October, November and in the beginning of December. But that only means it won't blow every day over 15 knots. The chance you can kiteboard are always 90%. Don't forget your small kite sizes! Days of 25 knots are quite normal.
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Currents, Mole
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: Depending on the wind direction, swell and tide the water can be anything from flat to choppy or with fairly large and clean waves (especially in fall and winter). A jetty next to this beach makes for clean waves when the wind comes from the Southwest, because it reduces chop made by wind. Waves can be up to 3m in high winds, but are usually irregular breakers due to the sandbars beneath. It is one of the better wavesurf spots in Holland though. Tide does play a role along the coast of Holland, but because of the jetty, this effect is also reduced. Large pier to the south, no hazards with prevailing South to Westerly winds. Keep safe distance with WNW to Northerly winds.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: Wijk aan Zee has one of the nicest beaches along the coast because it is wide: lots of space even on a hot summers day when most of the beaches are packed.
Identified hazards: Shells
Beachgoer: May, June, July
Weather specificities: It can be anything at any time or season. Summer is usually nice with sun and temps of 17-25C. But because of the sea climate there can also be rain and storms and low temps. Temps drop to beneath 10C, and sometimes it freezes. Water temp is from 18C in summer to as low as 6C in winter. You almost always need a wetsuit and a thick one in winter plus hood and gloves. When the outside temp is above 12C, which does happen in winter it can be fine though.
Wind type: Frontal
Wind specificities: Southwest is the predominant direction. Nice winds with depressions, because there is hardly any stable wind (thermals) in summer. Fall and spring usually provides the best winds, but it can be unpredictable in storms. Winter actually has the most winds. Best directions: N, NE, SW and W.
Best months: March, April, May, August, September, October
Access description: by Car, Bus - From Amsterdam follow the A9 to Beverwijk and when in Beverwijk follow the directions to Wijk aan Zee. In Wijk aan Zee (a small town) drive south along Corus (a steelmill) to a large parking space at the beginning of the jetty, and follow this foorpath (100 m) to the beach.
Specific rules: Zones, Time
Extra: Kitesurfing only to the right of the landmark pole in front of the beach restaurant Aloha in the period May to September.
Nightlife: Regular beach/surf parties at Timboektoe and Aloha Beach reastaurants. For good nightlife go to Amsterdam.
Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, School, Shop, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Swimmers, Currents
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: Rescue service available. Look for "The Spot", it is the local kite and windsurf place. Best tide is depending on the wind direction.
Infos: All sand no rocks, can be narrow at high tide but long enough. Only crowded in the summer. Lots of beach houses.
Identified hazards: Bystanders, Other
Beachgoer: June, July, August
Weather specificities: Kiting is done above 10 C, which is from April to November. Winds are best in September, but it is also raining a lot then. The weather in Holland is very variable. From March to October the temperature is pretty good. When you are lucky you can have some days that you don`t have to wear a wetsuit. But normally you definitely need a wetsuit. In the months November to February it's winter time. Only die hards go out kiting with mask, gloves and shoes.
Wind type: Frontal
Wind specificities: Spot is available for wind from SW to NNE. Best winds in September and October. Bad months are July and August, when the sun is there and eastern winds arrive.
Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November
Access description: by Car - From Amsterdam, follow Haarlem, then signs Zandvoort. Parking fee from April to November (about 10 Euro/day), right at the beach.
Specific rules: Zones
Extra: There are 2 official kitespots, one in the north (surfclub / beach-house "The Spot") and one in the south (a North Sea Kitesurf School) A strong sideshore current can be tricky.
Nightlife: Close to Amsterdam and Bloemendaal.
Accommodations: Camping, School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Medium wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Wind type: Frontal
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Access description: by Car, Bus -
Specific rules: Zones, Fees
Accommodations: School, Shop, Rental, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: Nice waves. Choppy water. Big shore break with strong West winds (for experts only). Small shallow area. No strong currents.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: Long, sandy beach. About 50-100m wide. Lots of space, even in high season. But then do not surf in the swimmers area, move further south or north. But watch the signs if kite-flying is not forbidden.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: July, August
Weather specificities: The summer temp is around 25C, in the winter around freezing. In the summer the water is around 20C and in winter 8C. The weather in Holland is very variable. From March to October the temperature is pretty good. When you are lucky you can have some days that you don`t have to wear a wetsuit. But normally you definitely need a wetsuit. In the months November to February it's winter time. Only die hards go out kiting with caps and hats.
Wind type: Frontal
Wind specificities: Southwest is the predominant direction. Nice winds with depressions, because there is hardly any stable wind (thermals) in summer. Fall and spring usually provides the best winds, but it can be unpredictable in storms. Winter actually has the most winds. Best wind directions: S, SW, N and NW.
Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November
Access description: by Car - Comming from the South via the A9 towards Alkmaar. From there follow signs to Egmond and later to Egmond aan Zee. Drive to the promenade. Parking for a small fee directly at the promenade.
Specific rules: Other
Extra: On stronger West wind days for experts only.
Nightlife: Good nightlife in Amsterdam.
Accommodations: Rooms, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Currents, Wave breaker
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: The spot's water has a very own flair. It is deep everywhere, except the first 20m, when it's low tide. Then you also have long stonewalls in the water, every 300m one crosses the beach. So you have to be careful, when it's half low and half high tide, because the water above the stones is only a fem centimeters deep and you can't see them because they are not marked! If it's high tide, then you normally have waves from 1-3m, but they haven't got any clear direction. Most of them are running in the wind direction but because of the stone walls there are differences in the waves near to the coast.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: The beach is about 60m wide and many kilometers long. There are 20-30 catamarans on the right hand side so you have to be careful there while launching the kite! There are small beach houses and there is a restaurant 50-100m from the launching area away. The sand is soft and sometimes there are small shells near to the water, so you could better go surfing with your wet shoes. There is enough space for launching the kite, be careful in summer with the crowds.
Identified hazards: Other
Beachgoer: June, July, August
Weather specificities: The weather is very different on the island. The sun is shining very often, so in the summer you often have temperatures from 20-35C. But it's also raining very often. But in any case, you need a wetsuit, because the water is only 8-18C warm. You can go surfing here anytime in the year you want, but it's only very cold in winters.
Wind type: Frontal
Wind specificities: Usually, in spring you have middle-strong winds from the West to the North. In summer there are winds from Southwest to Northeast. Never go there surfing with offshore winds, because there are also very fast streams depending on the tide, the wind and the waves. But then you can go surfing at the "Surfstrandje" in Nieuweschild.
Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November
Access description: by Car - Texel is the first island in the North from the Netherlands. From the airport in Amsterdam you have do drive up to the north towards "Den Helder". Then you have to take the ferry there to the island "Texel". There you have to drive on the main road until the crossing number "11". There you drive left and then you have to follow the way to "Westerslag".
Specific rules: Zones
Extra: You have to launch the kite on the right-hand side after the yellow board which says "Ende Bewaakt Strand", which means end of the safe beach, because there aren't as many people as directly near to the restaurant and the entrance near to the road. But despite this, the lifeguards will see you if you are in big trouble and will help you with rescuing. You can wear what you want, but never go surfing there without a flotation vest, because it isn't really the easiest spot and there is stream in the water and you sometimes can't see it from the beach. So always check the water by going shortly a few meters in the water and you will see, whether it's fast or slow streaming on this day!
Nightlife: For a good time during the evening, you should go to De Koog, where many bars and some clubs are, the biggest being "De Toekomst", but this is only open during the summer vacation.
Accommodations: Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean, Island
Water type: Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Currents, Rocks
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: Texel is a top spot for downwind.
Beach type & size: Sand - Depending on Tide
Infos: Long sandy beach.
Identified hazards: Rocks
Beachgoer: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Weather specificities: Winter is cold, water is 7C and air 4C, but summer is great with water on 18C. Season is from April till October.
Wind type: Frontal, Trade
Wind specificities: There is a few spot around the island so you can kite with all wind directions.
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Access description: by Car, Bus, Train, Boat - From Den Helder it s 20 minutes boat. You can put your car, bus, motor bike....in! Parking next to the beach.
Nightlife: De Koog is the place to party.
Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Swimmers
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: Great waves with NW winds. Can be choppy sometimes. Not many kiters on this spot, max 10-15 on busy days.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: Kitebeach is from the main entrance 100 meters to the left. Starting your kite is tricky at high tide.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: July, August
Weather specificities: Wetsuit necessary, shorty only in July and August.
Wind type: Frontal
Wind specificities: Winds come with depressions, westerlies. Best in autumn and fall.
Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November
Access description: by Car - From Amsterdam drive north up the A9. Take the cut off at Castricum/Heilo. Follow the signs for Castricum. At the traffic lights you go left. Follow this road until you reach the parking lot.
Specific rules: Fees
Extra: Parking fee from March till October 3.50 Euro. Be careful for the wreck just 150 meters south of kitebeach.
Nightlife: No nightlife.
Accommodations: Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Currents, Mole
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: The conditions are most of the times with nice waves around 2m. Best waves in strong SW winds. Lots of surfers who will be surfing the waves between the northern harbor mole and the mole further north. Behind the north mole close to the lighthouse wind and kitesurfers can ride. The water can get choppy with small waves and inconsistent winds. Can have stronger currents. The small mole can be under water, so be careful. Not the best beach for beginners.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: The beach is a huge soft, sand beach with in summer beach houses. Lots of space, summer can get packed.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: July, August
Weather specificities: The summer temp is around 25C, in the winter around freezing. In the summer the water is around 20C and in winter 8C. The weather in Holland is very variable. From March to October the temperature is pretty good. When you are lucky you can have some days that you don`t have to wear a wetsuit. But normally you definitely need a wetsuit. In the months November to February it's winter time. Only die hards go out kiting with caps and hats.
Wind type: Frontal
Wind specificities: The wind depends on the weather. Best wind directions: SW, W, NE and N.
Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November
Access description: by Car, Train - Drive to Den Haag then follow the signs Scheveningen Strand and you will find it. The best is with car or train.
Specific rules: Zones
Extra: Special area for kitesurfing, the rules are hanging on the surf clubs. Watch out for the mole on high tide and watch the current. Not suited for beginners.
Nightlife: Very good nightlife in Den Haag.
Accommodations: Shop, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: North Sea waves.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: Long sandy beach with lots of space.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: December
Weather specificities: Air: May to August about 15-30C, September to April: 0-15C. Water: May to August fine (a shorty will do), from September to April you need a wetsuit, in December/January it can get cold (around 0C). January to August unpredictable, can be anything. September to December usually cloudy/rainy weather though in this period, especially when there's wind.
Wind type: Frontal
Wind specificities: Best winds (Westerlies) from fall to spring with any wind speed possible. Sideshore SSW and NNE.
Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November
Access description: by Car - About 40 km southwest of Amsterdam.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave, Medium wave, Big wave
Water hazards: Currents
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: No piers, harbor heads, hard constructions in the water. Noordwijk is situated along the North Sea. Expect wind waves breaking on mainly 3 sandbars - one after another - seawards. This means 3 wave breaking sections. Depending on the wind strength the waves varies between 0.5 m (3 Bft) to 4 m (8 Bft), of course depending on wind directions. During high tide the current is running from South to North (i.e. from left to right). During low tide the current is running in opposite direction, so from North to South (i.e. from right to left). Best conditions are when wind and current are in opposite directions. This means high tide with wind directions from the North (N, NE) and low tide with wind directions from the South (W, SW).
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Sandy beach for miles and miles. But it is not allowed to kite in front of the two boulevards, except for the spot of the surf club, on the south boulevard. Also miles of beach left to the south and to the north.
Identified hazards: Other
Beachgoer: June, July, August, September
Weather specificities: Season lasts from April to December. Expect to wear your 5/4 or 4/3 mm wetsuit all year round. Water temperature varies from 8C in winter/early spring to 20C in summer. Air temperature varies from -5C till 12C in winter, early spring to 20C up to 30C in summer. In general you will be accompanied by other kite/wind surfers when the air temp. is above 7C.
Wind type: Frontal
Wind specificities: Mainly depending on depressions. Usual directions: 30% SW (from the left), 20% W, 20% NW (perpendicular on shoreline), 10% N (from right), 20% other. Best wind direction is SW or NE. Spring and autumn will produce generally SW winds and summer mostly NE winds.
Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November
Access description: by Car - 30 minutes by car from airport Schiphol. Take the exit 'Voorhout/Noordwijk/Oegstgeest-Noord' on the A44 (Den Haag-Amsterdam). The entrance is in the most southern parking lot on the 'Koninging Astrid Boulevard' (south boulevard), in front of Hotel De Edelman.
Specific rules: Zones, Fees
Extra: Only spot allowed to launch your kite at the surf club. You have to be a member of surf club (day membership also possible), which offers all nice facilities like toilets, shower, rescue service, food and drinks, parties etc. The spot on the south boulevard is members from the surf club only. The spot on the north boulevard is trainees from the kiteschool only. The spot at Langervelderslag is for everybody.
Nightlife: Parties at the surf club.
Accommodations: Rooms, School, Shop, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Wave breaker
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: Medium sized waves on westerlies.
Beach type & size: Sand - Tidal
Infos: When the tide is high the beach is very small.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Summer (May till mid September): water 14-20C, air 15-25C. Cold period (October till April): water 5-8C, air in average 5-12C, but can be sub zero as well. Wetsuit always recommended, winter drysuit or 5mm.
Wind type: Frontal
Wind specificities: Good wind directions are: South and West.
Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November
Access description: by Car - From Roosendaal take A4, A58 to Middelburg and Vlissingen. Drive to the boulevard and further north turn left into Nollepad and see the beach.
Specific rules: Zones, Time, Other
Extra: Only allowed for members of Kitesurfzeeland. In the summer it's forbidden in front of the boulevard, after 7 pm it's allowed. At the 1st passage after the Nollenstrand (beach next to the boulevard) it's always allowed.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Currents
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: Nice waves, not so big, can be choppy, size depends on wind strength. Shallow access. Stronger current.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: The beach at the north shore of the island is perfect for kiteboarding on this island. Super wide beaches, and in the spring and summer a perfect place to go off the crowds.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Spring: air 14C, water 12C. Summer: air 20C, water 16C. Fall: air 12C, water 12C. Winter: air 4C, water 8C. Season is year round in principal, but May to October is the best. Wetsuit is necessary, especially in spring and autumn. Winter can be really cold. In summer a shorty is sufficient.
Wind type: Frontal
Wind specificities: The Dutch islands have often more wind then on the mainland, so it's often better than somewhere else in the country. You can vary on the spots you go to, depending on the wind. Spring and fall are the best for good winds. Winds are based on high and low pressure areas. Wind in spring and autumn usually 3-4 times a week. In summer it's less.
Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November
Access description: by Car - Drive to Friesland in the Netherlands, drive past Leeuwarden to Holwerd, take the boat here. The spots south are easily reached by car/bike. The north-spots are only reached by a car that has license to ride on the beach. Otherwise you can take the bike to go there. Get to Nes and drive to the north shore.
Specific rules: License
Extra: For the North-side you need a license for kitesurfing. But it has never been checked by the police. You must go to the `Gemeende Centrum` in Ballum and order to get the license (currently 60 Euro for 3 years). Take with you your private insurance policy which they need to get a kitesurf licence for Ameland.
Nightlife: Party starts around twelve. Nice places to go are Nescafe and Swinging Mill (prepare for a lot of kids, from 16 years and up).
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop
Water hazards: Mole
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: Good spot for in the winter, because of the water coming out of the nuclear powerplant.
Beach type & size: Grass, Sand - Tidal
Infos: When the tide is high there is a small beach left.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: The summer temp is around 25C, in the winter around freezing. In the summer the water is around 20C and in winter 8C. The weather in Holland is very variable. From March to October the temperature is pretty good. When you are lucky you can have some days that you don`t have to wear a wetsuit. But normally you definitely need a wetsuit. In the months November to February it's winter time. Only die hards go out kiting with caps and hats. The water is always a bit warmer here due to the cooling waters from the power plant.
Wind type: Frontal
Wind specificities: Good wind directions from SE to NW.
Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November
Access description: by Car - From Roosendaal take A4, A58 towards Middelburg. Bevore Middelburg exit in Zuid-Beveland and drive until you reach Borssele. Just in front of the power plant.
Specific rules: Other
Extra: Kitesurfing has been permitted again, but only for tube kites, since a foil caused major problems before by flying into the power lines.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: There's tide, because it's a spot at North sea. The water is flat when you stay between the sand banks, and there can be some waves in the deeper water. It isn't a shallow spot, because it's at sea, but when you stay between the sand banks it can be fairly shallow.
Infos: Sandy beach. There are some shells on the sand but not much. There is room enough to safely launch your kite. With high tide however the beach becomes somewhat narrow. Entry: take the entry at the parking lot below the viaduct, not the parking lot where the wind-turbines are. Because it can be crowded there with tourists.
Identified hazards: None
Weather specificities: Summer (May till mid September): water 14-20C, air 15-25C. Cold period (October till April): water 5-8C, air in average 5-12C, but can be sub zero as well. Wetsuit always recommended, winter drysuit or 5mm.
Wind type: Frontal
Wind specificities: The wind is solid here (for Dutch standards anyways), and blows mostly out of Southwest till Northwest. The wind speeds vary from 8 knot days on hot summer days to 25 knots in autumn. Avg: 10-18 knots.
Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November
Access description: by Car - From the Randstad (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht): Rotterdam-Benelux tunnel or Brienenoord Bridge. Follow the directions for Zierikzee (A15-A29-N-59). After Zierikzee follow the directions for Burgh-Haamstede. Before reaching Burgh-Haamstede, take the exit Westenschouwen/Middelburg (N57). Follow the signs for Neeltje Jans, and after that the signs for WaterLand.
Specific rules: Zones
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean, Lagoon
Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Reefs
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Flat to choppy water in the lagoon. Waves from 6-10 feet on the reef. Easy access into the waves. Running clean, not breaking immediately. Shallow on the reefs.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: Entrance to the water with lots of rocks.
Identified hazards: Rocks
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Air and water 28+C year round. No wetsuit needed. A rash guard is good to protect against the sun.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Almost all year round Bonaire has very consistent wind. NE trade winds will blow from November until August with an average of about 16 knots. In September and October wind speeds are lower but you will still have some good days. In June and July the wind is stronger.
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November, December
Access description: by Car - Get to Bonaire and drive southeast from the airport to Sorobon. Then you will see Lac Bay, get to the point of the bay.
Specific rules: Zones
Extra: Kiteboarding has been banned in the Lac Bay area until further notice. Windsurfing allowed.
Accommodations: Parking
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