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North and South Holland kitesurfing spot in Zandvoort
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North and South Holland

7.5
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When to kitesurf North and South Holland

North and South Holland has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Jan, Feb and Nov: 43–46% of days reach 12 kt+, with 11–12 kt average daily wind, 7–12 °C water and 5–9 °C air.

Open-Meteo climatology, 3-year average of daily data. How we calculate this

About North and South Holland

North and South Holland offer diverse kitesurfing options across multiple locations, each with unique wind directions and characteristics. The region's variable wind patterns mean conditions depend heavily on weather systems, with the best big air opportunities occurring between September and November during southwesterly flows. Riders will find access to choppy and wave conditions suited to different skill levels. The proximity to Amsterdam provides excellent urban amenities, though beaches can become crowded during peak periods. Water temperatures demand wetsuits, and the cost of accessing these spots falls in the higher range.

Amenities

Amsterdam airportUrban facilitiesIndoor activitiesMultiple launch zones

Highlights

  • Multiple distinct spots
  • Varied wind directions
  • Urban accessibility
  • Wave and choppy water

Conditions at a glance

Wind strength

It gets Moderate (Up to 25 knots)

Consistency

It's windy Every few weeks

Wind quality

Pretty steady · cold wind

Water

ChoppyWaves

Water temp

Cold (You need a wetsuit)

Boosting direction

Either direction

Windy months

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Woo big-air record: 29 m by Marten Hagen · bottom-end kite 25m+

Spots at this destination

  • Wijk aan zee
  • Zandvoort
  • zandmoter(flat)
  • razende bol
  • IJmuiden
  • Scheveningen

Wind & conditions

  • Wind reliability4.5
  • Avg wind (peak months)11–12 kt
  • Water temp7–20 °C
  • Best seasonAround Feb

Season Stats

Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.

MonthWind chanceAvg windAir °CWater °C
Jan45%11.5 kt5.47.3
Feb46%12 kt5.56.8
Mar23%9.9 kt6.67
Apr23%9.8 kt89
May22%9.4 kt1211.9
Jun3%8.3 kt1716.2
Jul27%9.7 kt17.719
Aug13%8.9 kt1819.2
Sep17%8.3 kt16.619.7
Oct40%10.9 kt13.316.7
Nov43%11.1 kt8.811.9
Dec40%11.4 kt5.68.2

Other kite spots nearby

  • Wijk aan Zee12 km · best Around Feb · 43–46% windy days
  • IJmuiden16 km · best Around Feb · 43–46% windy days
  • Zandvoort26 km · best Around Feb · 44–48% windy days
  • Julianadorp33 km · best Oct – Feb · 61–67% windy days
  • Noordwijk42 km · best Around Feb · 44–48% windy days

Conditions score

Data-derived

7.5/10

  • 💨Wind reliability6.5
  • 🌊Water conditions7.0
  • 🏖️Launch zone7.5
  • 🏔️Scenery7.0
How this score is calculated

Location

Getting there

By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.

Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.

Travel & practical info

Getting there

Amsterdam airportEasy to visit (< 2 hours from airport)

Car needed

Yes — plan on renting a car

Cost of a kite day

Expensive ($50-120 /day)

Internet

Good (video calls and streaming)

Local infrastructure

Very High Development (crazy fast internet and somewhere to charge my Tesla)
Family friendlyKite shopParty destination

Off-wind activities

  • Anything you can think of you can do indoors here if the weather is really shit
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