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Castricum aan Zee

📍 Amsterdam, Netherlands · Kiteboarding spot

Castricum aan Zee is a kiteboarding spot near Amsterdam in Netherlands, with open ocean conditions, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.

CountryNetherlands
Nearest townAmsterdam
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Wind typeFrontal
Best monthsMarch, April, May, September, October, November
Coordinates52.5569, 4.6059

About Castricum aan Zee

Great waves with NW winds. Can be choppy sometimes. Not many kiters on this spot, max 10-15 on busy days.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Castricum aan Zee?

The best time to kite Castricum aan Zee is March, April, May, September, October, November.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Castricum aan Zee offers open ocean conditions (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Castricum aan Zee?

From Amsterdam drive north up the A9. Take the cut off at Castricum/Heilo. Follow the signs for Castricum. At the traffic lights you go left. Follow this road until you reach the parking lot.

Hazards at Castricum aan Zee

Swimmers.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Castricum aan Zee?

5 kite schools operate in Netherlands. See kite schools in Netherlands →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.