Markermeer / Edam, Netherlands
Markermeer / Edam, Netherlands is a Shallow and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Markermeer / Edam, Netherlands is a Shallow and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this 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 Amsterdam follow the roadsigns to Edam/Voldendam (N247). At the end of Edam go right on the roundabout.
Nearest Airports
Distance
40km from spot
100km from spot
240km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Amsterdam follow the roadsigns to Edam/Voldendam (N247). At the end of Edam go right on the roundabout.
Nearest Airports
Distance
40km from spot
100km from spot
240km from spot
Best Schools in Netherlands
Riding Conditions in Markermeer / Edam, Netherlands
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In summer a short-arm or shorty. In winter a steamer.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E .
There is Frontal wind at Markermeer / Edam, Netherlands.
Only good with Easterly directions.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Markermeer / Edam, Netherlands are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In summer a short-arm or shorty. In winter a steamer.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E .
There is Frontal wind at Markermeer / Edam, Netherlands.
Only good with Easterly directions.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Markermeer / Edam, Netherlands are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Markermeer / Edam, Netherlands is a Shallow and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small shell beach and a small grass space.
Choppy water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Markermeer / Edam, Netherlands is a Shallow and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small shell beach and a small grass space.
Choppy water.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
None
.
Beach risk reported:
Shells
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
None
.
Beach risk reported:
Shells
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Netherlands
Additional information
We don’t know if a parking is available at Markermeer / Edam, Netherlands.
Watch out for the barbed wire.
Webcams around Markermeer / Edam, Netherlands
Webcams around Markermeer / Edam, Netherlands
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind stats in Netherlands...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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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
Markermeer / Edam, Netherlands

