About This Spot
Wolderwijd / Strand Horst, 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 water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE–SW–WNW winds, peaking from March to November, Wolderwijd / Strand Horst, Netherlands delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Depends on high and lows, 5-35 knots. Southwest to Northwest most often. Best with Southwest till Northeast, WNW best direction. The lake has 2 great spots, one at either side of the lake, so you can go there with almost every wind direction. The lake is quite big so the wind is very nice and constant. It can vary from 0 days in a month to 20 days in a month.
When to Go
Season from March till October. Only in summer you can use a shorty or sometimes no wetsuit at all. Air temperatures from 10-15°C in March and April. 18-30°C in summer and 10-15°C again in October. Water around the same temperatures. Winter: -10/0°C. A wetsuit would be necessary most of the time. If you don't mind the cold you can kitesurf here the whole year.
What to Expect
Waist deep water for hundreds of meters. Flat water. No tide. Only in strong wind conditions some chop. Windsurfers should bring their weed fins.
Wind & Conditions
NE · SW · WNW
Best wind direction
Depends on high and lows, 5-35 knots. Southwest to Northwest most often. Best with Southwest till Northeast, WNW best direction. The lake has 2 great spots, one at either side of the lake, so you can go there with almost every wind direction. The lake is quite big so the wind is very nice and constant. It can vary from 0 days in a month to 20 days in a month.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Waist deep water for hundreds of meters. Flat water. No tide. Only in strong wind conditions some chop. Windsurfers should bring their weed fins.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
By car, take A9 from Schiphol, A1 highway direction Amersfoort then A 28 direction Zwolle, take exit Strand Horst, pass Mc Donalds and go through the entry.
Location
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