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Petten

📍 Amsterdam, Netherlands · Kiteboarding spot

Petten is a kiteboarding spot near Amsterdam in Netherlands, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, SW, W, NW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.

CountryNetherlands
Nearest townAmsterdam
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionN, SW, W, NW
Wind typeFrontal
Best monthsMarch, April, May, September, October, November
Coordinates52.7747, 4.6612

About Petten

Wave breakers every 100 m.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Petten?

The best time to kite Petten is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the N, SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Petten offers open ocean conditions with N, SW, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Petten?

From Alkmaar north on N9, then follow signs to Petten.

Hazards at Petten

Currents, Wave breaker, Stones.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Petten?

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.