KiteGlobeWijk aan Zee
Wijk aan Zee is a kiteboarding spot near Amsterdam in Netherlands, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, August, September, October.
| Country | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Amsterdam |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, August, September, October |
| Tide | High tide, Low tide, Coming tide |
| Coordinates | 52.4958, 4.5858 |
About Wijk aan Zee
Depending on the wind direction, swell and tide the water can be anything from flat to choppy or with fairly large and clean waves (especially in fall and winter). A jetty next to this beach makes for clean waves when the wind comes from the Southwest, because it reduces chop made by wind. Waves can be up to 3m in high winds, but are usually irregular breakers due to the sandbars beneath. It is one of the better wavesurf spots in Holland though. Tide does play a role along the coast of Holland, but because of the jetty, this effect is also reduced. Large pier to the south, no hazards with prevailing South to Westerly winds. Keep safe distance with WNW to Northerly winds.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Wijk aan Zee?
The best time to kite Wijk aan Zee is March, April, May, August, September, October, when the SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Wijk aan Zee offers open ocean conditions with SW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Wijk aan Zee?
From Amsterdam follow the A9 to Beverwijk and when in Beverwijk follow the directions to Wijk aan Zee. In Wijk aan Zee (a small town) drive south along Corus (a steelmill) to a large parking space at the beginning of the jetty, and follow this foorpath (100 m) to the beach.
Hazards at Wijk aan Zee
Currents, Mole.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.