KiteGlobeVlieland / North
Vlieland / North is a kiteboarding spot near Leeuwarden in Netherlands, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, W wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.
| Country | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Leeuwarden |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NE, W |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October, November |
| Coordinates | 53.3040, 5.0486 |
About Vlieland / North
North side of the island is open sea (North Sea). Nice big waves with high tide. Nice shallow mini-lakes with low tide. Further northeast around the corner wave breakers every 400m. Further southwest wave breakers every 150m.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Vlieland / North?
The best time to kite Vlieland / North is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the N, NE, W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Vlieland / North offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, W wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Vlieland / North?
From Leeuwarden get to Harlingen and take a boat to Vlieland. Here drive to the north end of the island. No cars allowed om Vlieland. Take the bus to the beach.
View Vlieland / North on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Vlieland / North?
5 kite schools operate in Netherlands. See kite schools in Netherlands →
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- Texel / West
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.