Kitesurfing Texel Paal 9
Texel paal 9, in the Wadden region. The wind right now, the best moment today, the tide and what kind of spot it is.
SpotWadden regionUpdated 2026-09-20
Today at Texel Paal 9
The whole week hour by hour, with the kite size for your weight.
01Which wind direction works at Texel Paal 9
Wind from the west blows straight onto the beach. Safe is wind from south (185°) through west to north (355°).
- Side-onshore 200° to 250° and 290° to 340°: the best angle: you ride back and forth easily and the wind pushes you back to the sand.
- Straight onshore 250° to 290°: safe, you always wash up on the beach, but getting away from the shore takes effort.
- Side-shore 185° to 200° and 340° to 355°: good to ride, but you do not drift back by yourself; stay close to the shore.
- Offshore 355° to 185°: the wind blows you out to sea; Kitewind does not count these hours as a session.
Everything outside that is offshore: the wind blows you out to sea. Why that is the biggest risk.
02What kind of spot Texel Paal 9 is
North Sea with currentNo kiting on built-up beachPaid parking
| Water | North Sea. |
|---|---|
| Depth | No shallow water. |
| Current | There is current. |
| Zones | Between beach pole 9.77 and 17.60 there is recreational beach. There the municipality allows kitesurfing on stretches without pavilions, kiosks and beach huts. |
| Parking and facilities | Paid parking. |
Rules and zones change: always read the signs on the beach.
03Tide and current
Tide: Rijkswaterstaat, station Texel Noordzee. Current: station Texel Noordzee. Not including the surge from wind.
04Is it better somewhere nearby
Within 60 km, 12 knots or more right now, from a direction that is safe there.
05Texel Paal 9 on the map
06The spot at a glance
| Spot | Texel paal 9 |
|---|---|
| Region | Wadden region |
| Type of spot | beach |
| Wind straight onshore | west (270°) |
| Safe wind range | from south (185°) through west to north (355°) |
| Location | 53.0208, 4.7085 on the map |