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Neeltje Jans

📍 Amsterdam, Netherlands · Kiteboarding spot

Neeltje Jans 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
Coordinates51.6289, 3.6880

About Neeltje Jans

There's tide, because it's a spot at North sea. The water is flat when you stay between the sand banks, and there can be some waves in the deeper water. It isn't a shallow spot, because it's at sea, but when you stay between the sand banks it can be fairly shallow.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Neeltje Jans?

The best time to kite Neeltje Jans is March, April, May, September, October, November.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Neeltje Jans offers open ocean conditions (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Neeltje Jans?

From the Randstad (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht): Rotterdam-Benelux tunnel or Brienenoord Bridge. Follow the directions for Zierikzee (A15-A29-N-59). After Zierikzee follow the directions for Burgh-Haamstede. Before reaching Burgh-Haamstede, take the exit Westenschouwen/Middelburg (N57). Follow the signs for Neeltje Jans, and after that the signs for WaterLand.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Neeltje Jans?

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.