Kitesurfing Spots in the Netherlands
Live wind forecasts for the best kite spots across the Dutch coast and inland lakes. Pick a spot to see current conditions and a 72-hour forecast.
Coastal Spots
Scheveningen
Zuid-Holland12–35 ktsSW, W, NW
WavesExperienced ridersVibrant kite scene
Zandvoort
Noord-Holland14–40 ktsSW, W, NW, NNW
WavesBig airCompetition venue
Wijk aan Zee
Noord-Holland12–35 ktsSW, W, NW
WavesIntermediate-friendlyWide beach
Brouwersdam
Zeeland12–35 ktsSW, W, NW, N, NE
Flat water and wavesHuge beachAll levels
Vrouwenpolder
Zeeland12–30 ktsSW, W, NW, N
Flat water lagoonBeginner-friendlyLargest kite beach in Zeeland
Domburg
Zeeland15–40 ktsSW, W, NW
Biggest waves in ZeelandAdvanced onlyStrong currents
Renesse
Zeeland14–35 ktsW, NW
WavesScenic beachLess crowded
Ouddorp
Zuid-Holland14–35 ktsSW, W, NW
WavesIntermediate levelClose to Brouwersdam
Hoek van Holland
Zuid-Holland14–40 ktsSW, W, NW
WavesHoek-to-Helder downwinderAdvanced
Kijkduin
Zuid-Holland12–35 ktsSW, W, NW
Zandmotor flat water lakeWavesAll levels
IJmuiden
Noord-Holland14–35 ktsSW, W, NW
WavesTwo kite zonesWide beach
Muiderberg
Noord-Holland12–30 ktsSW, W, NW, N
Flat waterClosest to AmsterdamBeginner-friendly
Inland & IJsselmeer Spots
Makkum
Friesland12–30 ktsSW, W, NW
Flat waterShallowBeginner-friendly
Workum
Friesland12–30 ktsNW, W, SW
Flat waterShallowAll levels
Hindeloopen
Friesland12–30 ktsSW, W, NW
Flat waterPicturesque townKite school hub
Strand Horst
Gelderland12–28 ktsN, NW, NE, W, SW
Flat waterVery shallowInland lake
Lelystad
Flevoland12–30 ktsSW, W, NW
Flat waterNature reserveFree parking
Mirns
Friesland12–30 ktsW, SW, S, SE, E
Ultra-shallowFlat waterVery versatile wind directions
Lauwersoog
Groningen14–30 ktsNW, N, NE, W
Wadden SeaTide-dependentQuiet and uncrowded
Ameland
Friesland14–35 ktsSW, W, NW, N
Island settingWaves and flat waterUncrowded