Terschelling / West aan Zee, Netherlands
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.
Nearest Airports
Distance
165km from spot
220km from spot
370km from spot
How to get there
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.
Nearest Airports
Distance
165km from spot
220km from spot
370km from spot
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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.
Best Schools in Netherlands
Additional information
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.
Webcams around Terschelling / West aan Zee, Netherlands
Webcams around Terschelling / West aan Zee, Netherlands
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
15 knotsWest Terschelling, Netherlands (West-Skylge) 04:47:20 pm, GMT+2 Model: gfs27_long, updated 6 minutes ago | 1800 |
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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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 / West aan Zee, Netherlands

