Texel / West
Texel / West 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, June, September, October, November.
| Country | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Amsterdam |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, SW, W, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, June, September, October, November |
| Coordinates | 53.0812, 4.7358 |
About Texel / West
North Sea waves.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Texel / West?
The best time to kite Texel / West is March, April, May, June, September, October, November, when the N, SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Texel / West offers open ocean conditions with N, SW, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Texel / West?
Get to Den Helder, and from here a ferry to Texel. On Texel drive to the west coast and access the beach on Paal 12, 15, 17, 20 or 28.
View Texel / West on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Texel / West?
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.