Kite-surf Katwijk aan Zee

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Small wave, Medium wave, Big wave Water hazards: Currents Water quality: Cloudy Infos: Rough sea's shore break with 3 breaks further out. Wave size between 0.5 meter and 6 meter. The current can be stronger. Beach type & size: Sand - Big Infos: Wide, sandy beach, very long. Summer life guard present with boats. All year rescue service. Can get packed during summer, then ride north of the channel or south of the village. Beachgoer: July, August Weather specificities: Water: winter 2C, spring 10C, summer 19C, fall 15C. In winter a drysuit is needed. Summer shorty or short arm. Wind type: Frontal Wind specificities: The wind in winter and spring is between 12-35 knots. Summer between 12-30 knots. Average kite days 3 or 4 times a week. Access description: by Car, Bus, Train - Get there by train, car, bus or subway. Just northwest of Leiden. Specific rules: Zones, Fees Extra: There are three areas where kitesurfing is allowed: at the surf club that is located in the middle of the boulevard, at the white light house go to the beach, take the stairs down, the surf club is on your left side, at the kitesurf club north of the boulevard on the other side of the canal flowing into sea, at the sailing club south of the boulevard. Nightlife: Good nightlife in Rotterdam, The Hague, Leiden, Noordwijk and Scheveningen. Accommodations: Shop, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food