# North and South Holland

Kitesurfing spot in Zandvoort, Netherlands.

> 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.

## Best time to kitesurf
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.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45% | 11.5 | 5.4 | 7.3 |
| Feb | 46% | 12 | 5.5 | 6.8 |
| Mar | 23% | 9.9 | 6.6 | 7 |
| Apr | 23% | 9.8 | 8 | 9 |
| May | 22% | 9.4 | 12 | 11.9 |
| Jun | 3% | 8.3 | 17 | 16.2 |
| Jul | 27% | 9.7 | 17.7 | 19 |
| Aug | 13% | 8.9 | 18 | 19.2 |
| Sep | 17% | 8.3 | 16.6 | 19.7 |
| Oct | 40% | 10.9 | 13.3 | 16.7 |
| Nov | 43% | 11.1 | 8.8 | 11.9 |
| Dec | 40% | 11.4 | 5.6 | 8.2 |

## Conditions
- Wind strength: It gets Moderate (Up to 25 knots)
- Wind consistency: It's windy Every few weeks
- Water: choppy, waves
- Water temperature: Cold (You need a wetsuit)
- Boosting direction: Either direction
- Windy months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov

## Highlights
- Multiple distinct spots
- Varied wind directions
- Urban accessibility
- Wave and choppy water

## Amenities
Amsterdam airport, Urban facilities, Indoor activities, Multiple launch zones

## Travel
- Getting there: Amsterdam airport
- Ease of access: Easy to visit (< 2 hours from airport)
- Car needed: yes
- Affordability: Expensive ($50-120 /day)

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 52.6, 4.62
- Destination guide: [Zandvoort](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/zandvoort)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Wijk aan Zee](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/wijk-aan-zee) — best around Feb, 43–46% windy days, 11–12 kt, water 7–12 °C, choppy/waves (12 km)
- [IJmuiden](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/ijmuiden) — best around Feb, 43–46% windy days, 11–12 kt, water 7–12 °C, waves (16 km)
- [Zandvoort](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/zandvoort) — best around Feb, 44–48% windy days, 11–12 kt, water 7–11 °C, choppy/waves (26 km)
- [Julianadorp](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/julianadorp) — best Oct – Feb, 61–67% windy days, 14–15 kt, water 7–16 °C, choppy (33 km)
- [Noordwijk](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/noordwijk) — best around Feb, 44–48% windy days, 11–12 kt, water 7–11 °C, waves (42 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/north-and-south-holland
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.