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Katwijk aan Zee

📍 Schiphol Amsterdam, Netherlands · Kiteboarding spot

Katwijk aan Zee is a kiteboarding spot near Schiphol Amsterdam in Netherlands, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW wind.

CountryNetherlands
Nearest townSchiphol Amsterdam
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionSW
Wind typeFrontal
Coordinates52.2064, 4.3935

About Katwijk aan Zee

Rough sea's shore break with 3 breaks further out. Wave size between 0.5 meter and 6 meter. The current can be stronger.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Katwijk aan Zee offers open ocean conditions with SW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Katwijk aan Zee?

Get there by train, car, bus or subway. Just northwest of Leiden.

Hazards at Katwijk aan Zee

Currents.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Katwijk 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.