Terschelling / Paal 3

📍 Amsterdam, Netherlands · Kiteboarding spot

Terschelling / Paal 3 is a kiteboarding spot near Amsterdam in Netherlands, with open ocean conditions, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.

Country	Netherlands
Nearest town	Amsterdam
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Island
Wind type	Frontal
Best months	March, April, May, September, October, November
Tide	Coming tide
Coordinates	53.3775, 5.1785

About Terschelling / Paal 3

Extremely hazardous spot, big currents, no rescue services, big waves, sandy banks and riptides.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Terschelling / Paal 3?

The best time to kite Terschelling / Paal 3 is March, April, May, September, October, November.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Terschelling / Paal 3 offers open ocean conditions (Frontal wind), launching from island.

How do I get to Terschelling / Paal 3?

A31 from Leeuwarden west to Harlingen. Here take a boat to Terschelling. Here go north of West Terschelling and onto the beach.

Hazards at Terschelling / Paal 3

Currents.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Terschelling / Paal 3?

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

Other kite spots near Terschelling / Paal 3

Terschelling / Groene Strand · 3 km · Amsterdam
Terschelling / West aan Zee · 6 km · Amsterdam
Vlieland / North · 12 km · Leeuwarden
Harlingen Strand · 28 km · Amsterdam
Ameland / Hollum · 30 km · Amsterdam, Leeuwarden
Ameland / Lagoon · 34 km · Amsterdam, Leeuwarden

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