Slufter Bay, Netherlands is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
S, SSW, SW and WSW
.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Slufter Bay, Netherlands !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Slufter Bay, Netherlands is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
S, SSW, SW and WSW
.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Slufter Bay, 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
At the southwest tip of the Rotterdam harbor. Get on N15, then Europaweg and then Westplaatweg. Get to the beach which is facing the south. Across the bay from the 'Autostrand'.
At the southwest tip of the Rotterdam harbor. Get on N15, then Europaweg and then Westplaatweg. Get to the beach which is facing the south. Across the bay from the 'Autostrand'.
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, SSW, SW and WSW
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Slufter Bay, Netherlands.
Best winds (Westerlies) from fall to spring with any wind speed possible.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Slufter Bay, 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
S, SSW, SW and WSW
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Slufter Bay, Netherlands.
Best winds (Westerlies) from fall to spring with any wind speed possible.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Slufter Bay, Netherlands are
March, April, May, September, October and November
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
Slufter Bay, Netherlands is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Sandy beach.
Mind the nature reserve area. Flat to choppy water. Lots of shallow water. Tidal. Attention: The current can be very dangerous, especially when the water flow out of the lagoon (from high to low tide). It is the most dangerous with winds from the East. When you're in trouble, the current and the wind will push you out to the sea. So, absolutely nothing for beginners and never ride alone!
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
Slufter Bay, Netherlands is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Sandy beach.
Mind the nature reserve area. Flat to choppy water. Lots of shallow water. Tidal. Attention: The current can be very dangerous, especially when the water flow out of the lagoon (from high to low tide). It is the most dangerous with winds from the East. When you're in trouble, the current and the wind will push you out to the sea. So, absolutely nothing for beginners and never ride alone!
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents, Boats and Buoys
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents, Boats and Buoys
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
It is forbidden to kitesurf in the nature reserve area. Please take some time to look at the signs that explain where the boundaries of the reserve are. As this spot is in danger of getting closed permanently.
Webcams around Slufter Bay, Netherlands
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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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