Ijsselmeer / Workum, Netherlands
Ijsselmeer / Workum, Netherlands is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SW, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Ijsselmeer / Workum, Netherlands !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Ijsselmeer / Workum, Netherlands is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SW, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Ijsselmeer / Workum, Netherlands !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Comming from Groningen on the A7 take the exit Bolsward. Then onto B359 to Workum. Comming from Arnheim on the A50 until Zwolle and then onto the B50 until Emmeloord, then A6, and take exit 17 'Lemmer' and on B359 to Workum. Just drive into Workum (little town on the map in the region Friesland). Than drive to the beach which is on the Isselmeer side. Look for signs 'It Soal'. It is a harbor and camping close to the beach. Parking can be for free, normally a fee has to be paid.
Nearest Airports
Distance
110km from spot
170km from spot
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How to get there
How to get there
Comming from Groningen on the A7 take the exit Bolsward. Then onto B359 to Workum. Comming from Arnheim on the A50 until Zwolle and then onto the B50 until Emmeloord, then A6, and take exit 17 'Lemmer' and on B359 to Workum. Just drive into Workum (little town on the map in the region Friesland). Than drive to the beach which is on the Isselmeer side. Look for signs 'It Soal'. It is a harbor and camping close to the beach. Parking can be for free, normally a fee has to be paid.
Nearest Airports
Distance
110km from spot
170km from spot
310km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Ijsselmeer / Workum, Netherlands
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Air: May to August about 15-30°C, September to April: 0-15°C. 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 0°C). January to August unpredictable, can be anything. September to December usually cloudy/rainy weather though in this period, especially when there's wind.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SW, NW and NNW .
There is Frontal wind at Ijsselmeer / Workum, Netherlands.
Wind is best in autumn and spring. But also in winter and summer there are a lot of nice days. Stable wind from South to West to North. East wind is a bit gusty usually and it's offshore.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Ijsselmeer / Workum, Netherlands are March, May, June, September, October and November .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Air: May to August about 15-30°C, September to April: 0-15°C. 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 0°C). January to August unpredictable, can be anything. September to December usually cloudy/rainy weather though in this period, especially when there's wind.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SW, NW and NNW .
There is Frontal wind at Ijsselmeer / Workum, Netherlands.
Wind is best in autumn and spring. But also in winter and summer there are a lot of nice days. Stable wind from South to West to North. East wind is a bit gusty usually and it's offshore.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Ijsselmeer / Workum, Netherlands are March, May, June, September, October and November .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Ijsselmeer / Workum, Netherlands is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Open sandy beach. Wastebaskets and other objects form a risk in gusts. As always best to launch in the direction of the water. Areas with grass to pump up the kite.
Kitesurfing on the big inner sea in the Netherlands. About 100m shallow water. Ideal for beginners. Behind a sandbar water is up to 5m deep. The spot is a bit crowded sometimes. In strong winds it can have waves up to 1m. Sandy bottom.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Ijsselmeer / Workum, Netherlands is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Open sandy beach. Wastebaskets and other objects form a risk in gusts. As always best to launch in the direction of the water. Areas with grass to pump up the kite.
Kitesurfing on the big inner sea in the Netherlands. About 100m shallow water. Ideal for beginners. Behind a sandbar water is up to 5m deep. The spot is a bit crowded sometimes. In strong winds it can have waves up to 1m. Sandy bottom.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risk reported:
Other
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risk reported:
Other
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Ijsselmeer / Workum, Netherlands.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
From the camping you can walk with your gear to the beach. Supermarket and shower at the camping. Several kitesurf schools, but without permanent office there. A ban can happen easily if we don't take care, specially in summer with lots of swimmers. During June to August you must launch and land your kite in the water. Then the kite zone is to the North of the beach. Look out for a yellow flag on a stick, here all new rules are posted. Read those before you rig your gear. You need to register at the two kite schools, only during the high season.
Webcams around Ijsselmeer / Workum, Netherlands
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Wind stats in Netherlands...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 75 |
| Feb | 72 |
| Mar | 60 |
| Apr | 64 |
| May | 65 |
| Jun | 69 |
| Jul | 55 |
| Aug | 70 |
| Sep | 75 |
| Oct | 73 |
| Nov | 76 |
| Dec | 82 |
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Additional information
There are 16 kitesurf schools and 75 kitesurf spots in Netherlands.
Best months: March April May September October November
Best months: March April May September October November
Accomodation around the spot
Ijsselmeer / Workum, Netherlands
