Petten, Netherlands
Petten, Netherlands is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Petten, Netherlands is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Alkmaar north on N9, then follow signs to Petten.
Nearest Airports
Distance
70km from spot
120km from spot
270km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Alkmaar north on N9, then follow signs to Petten.
Nearest Airports
Distance
70km from spot
120km from spot
270km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Petten, 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 N, NNE, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Frontal wind at Petten, Netherlands.
Best winds in spring and fall.
Wind usually blows from WSW, W and WNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Petten, Netherlands are March, April, May, 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 N, NNE, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Frontal wind at Petten, Netherlands.
Best winds in spring and fall.
Wind usually blows from WSW, W and WNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Petten, Netherlands are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Petten, Netherlands is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy beach. In front of the village narrow, further north wider.
Wave breakers every 100 m.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Petten, Netherlands is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy beach. In front of the village narrow, further north wider.
Wave breakers every 100 m.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents, Wavebreakers and Stones
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
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
Currents, Wavebreakers and Stones
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Petten, Netherlands.
There is Food available on the spot
Petten beach is not a spot for beginners, there are strong currents and beach breakers. Lifeguards will check if you can kitesurf or not. If you are a beginner you are not allowed to surf this spot.
Webcams around Petten, Netherlands
Webcams around Petten, Netherlands
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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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 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
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
Petten, Netherlands
