About This Spot
Ijsselmeer / Workum, Netherlands is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Netherlands.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With S–SW–NW winds, peaking from March to November, Ijsselmeer / Workum, Netherlands delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Wind is best in autumn and spring. But also in winter and summer there are a lot of nice days. Stable wind from South to West to North. East wind is a bit gusty usually and it's offshore.
When to Go
Air: May to August about 15-30°C, September to April: 0-15°C. Water: May to August fine (a shorty will do), from September to April you need a wetsuit, in December/January it can get cold (around 0°C). January to August unpredictable, can be anything. September to December usually cloudy/rainy weather though in this period, especially when there's wind.
What to Expect
Kitesurfing on the big inner sea in the Netherlands. About 100m shallow water. Ideal for beginners. Behind a sandbar water is up to 5m deep. The spot is a bit crowded sometimes. In strong winds it can have waves up to 1m. Sandy bottom.
Wind & Conditions
S · SW · NW · NNW
Best wind direction
Wind is best in autumn and spring. But also in winter and summer there are a lot of nice days. Stable wind from South to West to North. East wind is a bit gusty usually and it's offshore.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Kitesurfing on the big inner sea in the Netherlands. About 100m shallow water. Ideal for beginners. Behind a sandbar water is up to 5m deep. The spot is a bit crowded sometimes. In strong winds it can have waves up to 1m. Sandy bottom.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
Comming from Groningen on the A7 take the exit Bolsward. Then onto B359 to Workum. Comming from Arnheim on the A50 until Zwolle and then onto the B50 until Emmeloord, then A6, and take exit 17 'Lemmer' and on B359 to Workum. Just drive into Workum (little town on the map in the region Friesland). Than drive to the beach which is on the Isselmeer side. Look for signs 'It Soal'. It is a harbor and camping close to the beach. Parking can be for free, normally a fee has to be paid.
Location
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