Ijsselmeer / Workum

Ijsselmeer / Workum is a kiteboarding spot near Leeuwarden, Amsterdam in Netherlands, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing S, SW, NW wind, best ridden in March, May, June, September, October, November.

About Ijsselmeer / Workum

Kitesurfing on the big inner sea in the Netherlands. About 100m shallow water. Ideal for beginners. Behind a sandbar water is up to 5m deep. The spot is a bit crowded sometimes. In strong winds it can have waves up to 1m. Sandy bottom.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Ijsselmeer / Workum?

The best time to kite Ijsselmeer / Workum is March, May, June, September, October, November, when the S, SW, NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Ijsselmeer / Workum offers flat-water lake conditions with S, SW, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from lake.

How do I get to Ijsselmeer / Workum?

Comming from Groningen on the A7 take the exit Bolsward. Then onto B359 to Workum. Comming from Arnheim on the A50 until Zwolle and then onto the B50 until Emmeloord, then A6, and take exit 17 'Lemmer' and on B359 to Workum. Just drive into Workum (little town on the map in the region Friesland). Than drive to the beach which is on the Isselmeer side. Look for signs 'It Soal'. It is a harbor and camping close to the beach. Parking can be for free, normally a fee has to be paid.

Hazards at Ijsselmeer / Workum

Swimmers.

Where can I take kite lessons near Ijsselmeer / Workum?

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.