About This Spot
Vlieland / North, 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 and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–NE–W winds, peaking from March to November, Vlieland / North, Netherlands delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Nice consistent winds. Can be any strength. Best winds from fall to spring. The island curves to the northeast, here E and W will be sideshore.
When to Go
Spring: air 14°C, water 12°C. Summer: air 20°C, water 16°C. Fall: air 12°C, water 12°C. Winter: air 4°C, water 8°C. Season is year round in principal, but May to October is the best. Wetsuit is necessary, especially in spring and autumn. Winter can be really cold. In summer a shorty is sufficient.
What to Expect
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.
Wind & Conditions
N · NE · W
Best wind direction
Nice consistent winds. Can be any strength. Best winds from fall to spring. The island curves to the northeast, here E and W will be sideshore.
Best Months
Water Conditions
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.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
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.
Location
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