Type: | Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: | None |
Quality: | Clean |
Best Tide: | High Tide |
Because there's a big difference in high-and low tide, you can only go between 3 hours before and 3 hours after high-tide. Water is flat, but can be choppy with strong winds. Big shallow area.
Type: | Grass |
Size: | Small |
Hazards: | Concrete |
Beach Users: | None |
No beach, just a grassy dyke. Launch from here but be careful.
Best Months: | March, April, May, September, October, November |
Wind Type: | Frontal Winds |
Best Direction: | No Info |
Main Direction: | SW, W, NW |
The Dutch islands have often more wind then on the mainland, so it's often better than somewhere else in the country. You can vary on the spots you go to, depending on the wind. Spring and fall are the best for good winds. Winds are based on high and low pressure areas. Wind in spring and autumn usually 3-4 times a week. In summer it's less.
Transport: | Car |
Access: | Short Walk |
Drive to Friesland in the Netherlands, drive past Leeuwarden to Holwerd, take the boat here. The spots south are easily reached by car/bike. The north-spots are only reached by a car that has license to ride on the beach. Otherwise you can take the bike to go there. Get to Buren and drive to the south shore.
Kitesurf experts can launch from the dyke, beginners should launch from the water. No license needed.
Party starts around twelve. Nice places to go are Nescafe and Swinging Mill (prepare for a lot of kids, from 16 years and up).