Kitesurfing Wijk aan Zee
Wijk aan Zee, on the North Holland coast. The wind right now, the best moment today, the tide and what kind of spot it is.
SpotNorth Holland coastUpdated 2026-09-20
The whole week hour by hour, with the kite size for your weight.
01Which wind direction works at Wijk aan Zee
Wind from the west-northwest blows straight onto the beach. Safe is wind from south-southwest (205°) through west-northwest to north-northeast (15°).
- Side-onshore 220° to 270° and 310° to 0°: the best angle: you ride back and forth easily and the wind pushes you back to the sand.
- Straight onshore 270° to 310°: safe, you always wash up on the beach, but getting away from the shore takes effort.
- Side-shore 0° to 15° and 205° to 220°: good to ride, but you do not drift back by yourself; stay close to the shore.
- Offshore 15° to 205°: 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 Wijk aan Zee is
Waves with south-westerly windKiting only in zone 2Wide beachFree parking
| Water | North Sea with surf and waves. Because it lies behind the Noordpier, nice waves roll in when the wind is from the south-west. |
|---|---|
| Depth | Deep. |
| Current | The pier dampens the current. The further you ride from the Noordpier, the more current you get. |
| Bottom and beach | Wide sandy beach with plenty of room to launch and land. |
| Zones | Kitesurfing is only allowed in zone 2. The zones are shown on the information boards and on the beach. |
| Parking and facilities | Free parking, only in the marked bays: on the verge you risk a fine and there are regular checks. Food, drinks, toilet and shower available. |
Rules and zones change: always read the signs on the beach.
03Webcam Wijk aan Zee
04Tide and current
Tide: Rijkswaterstaat, station IJgeul Stroommeetpaal 1. Current: station IJgeul Stroommeetpaal 1. Not including the surge from wind.
05Is it better somewhere nearby
Within 60 km, 12 knots or more right now, from a direction that is safe there.
06Wijk aan Zee on the map
07The spot at a glance
| Spot | Wijk aan Zee |
|---|---|
| Region | North Holland coast |
| Type of spot | straight beach |
| Wind straight onshore | west-northwest (290°) |
| Safe wind range | from south-southwest (205°) through west-northwest to north-northeast (15°) |
| Location | 52.4745, 4.5675 on the map |