Terschelling / West aan Zee, 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, NE, ENE, WNW, 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 Terschelling / West aan Zee, Netherlands !
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.
Terschelling / West aan Zee, 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, NE, ENE, WNW, 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 Terschelling / West aan Zee, Netherlands !
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
A31 from Leeuwarden west to Harlingen. Here take a boat to Terschelling. Here get to the NW of the island and find West aan Zee.
Riding Conditions in Terschelling / West aan Zee, Netherlands
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Spring: air 14°C, water 12°C. Summer: air 20°C, water 16°C. Fall: air 12°C, water 12°C. Winter: air 4°C, water 8°C. Season is year round in principal, but May to October is the best. Wetsuit is necessary, especially in spring and autumn. Winter can be really cold. In summer a shorty is sufficient.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE, ENE, WNW, NW and NNW
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Terschelling / West aan Zee, Netherlands.
Best in Westerly depressions. Best winds from fall to spring.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW and WSW, W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Terschelling / West aan Zee, Netherlands are
April, May, June, September, October and November
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Spring: air 14°C, water 12°C. Summer: air 20°C, water 16°C. Fall: air 12°C, water 12°C. Winter: air 4°C, water 8°C. Season is year round in principal, but May to October is the best. Wetsuit is necessary, especially in spring and autumn. Winter can be really cold. In summer a shorty is sufficient.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE, ENE, WNW, NW and NNW
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Terschelling / West aan Zee, Netherlands.
Best in Westerly depressions. Best winds from fall to spring.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW and WSW, W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Terschelling / West aan Zee, Netherlands are
April, May, June, September, October and November
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Terschelling / West aan Zee, Netherlands is a
Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Long, wide sandy beach.
The usual North Sea conditions and waves. Waves can be the best in Holland due to the islands beach position to the North Sea.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Terschelling / West aan Zee, Netherlands is a
Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Long, wide sandy beach.
The usual North Sea conditions and waves. Waves can be the best in Holland due to the islands beach position to the North Sea.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
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
July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
A
parking
is available at Terschelling / West aan Zee, Netherlands.
There are
Showers
available on the spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot
The official zone is in between the both holiday villages West aan Zee and Midsland aan Zee. This is only during the summer months July and August when there's also a rescue team at the spots. You'll also need to get a permit at the town hall to be able to kite here. It's 10 Euro.
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Best months: March April May September October November
Best months: March April May September October November