Terschelling / Groene Strand, Netherlands
Terschelling / Groene Strand, Netherlands is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW and WSW, W .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Terschelling / Groene Strand, Netherlands !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Terschelling / Groene Strand, Netherlands is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW and WSW, W .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Terschelling / Groene Strand, 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
A31 from Leeuwarden west to Harlingen. Here take a boat to Terschelling. To the west of West-Terschelling you will find the Groene Strand.
Nearest Airports
Distance
155km from spot
215km from spot
360km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
A31 from Leeuwarden west to Harlingen. Here take a boat to Terschelling. To the west of West-Terschelling you will find the Groene Strand.
Nearest Airports
Distance
155km from spot
215km from spot
360km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Terschelling / Groene Strand, 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 SW and WSW, W .
Best in W and SW winds, mainly from fall to spring. Ridable in W, SW, S, SE and E. Most of the times 5-10 knts more than the mainland.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Terschelling / Groene Strand, Netherlands are June, July and August .
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 SW and WSW, W .
Best in W and SW winds, mainly from fall to spring. Ridable in W, SW, S, SE and E. Most of the times 5-10 knts more than the mainland.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Terschelling / Groene Strand, Netherlands are June, July and August .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Terschelling / Groene Strand, Netherlands is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Long, sandy beach, lots of space.
Flat to choppy water. Big area with shallow water, dry at low tide. Best ridable 3 hours before high tide until 3 hours after high tide.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Terschelling / Groene Strand, Netherlands is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Long, sandy beach, lots of space.
Flat to choppy water. Big area with shallow water, dry at low tide. Best ridable 3 hours before high tide until 3 hours after high tide.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers and Boats
.
Beach risk reported:
Bystanders
.
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
Swimmers and Boats
.
Beach risk reported:
Bystanders
.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Terschelling / Groene Strand, Netherlands.
There is Food available on the spot
A lawsuit has been won, so depending on the weather off course it is legal to kite all year round again. No kiting with offshore winds (North/Northeast). Don't cross the channel. Don't launch your kite on the grass in front off the beach club, but walk a bit further on the beach and choose the sandy part of the beach.
Webcams around Terschelling / Groene Strand, Netherlands
Webcams around Terschelling / Groene Strand, Netherlands
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Netherlands
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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
Terschelling / Groene Strand, Netherlands

