Strand bij Ouddorp
Netherlands · Hollande-Méridionale
Strand bij Ouddorp at Brouwersdam, in South Holland, is a kitesurfing spot located on a narrow beach north of the dam. It is a popular place for surfers for its waves and experienced kiters looking for a challenge. The setting is typical of the Dutch coast with its dunes and fine sandy beaches.
The kite area is located between opgangs 9 and 7, near the beach tent Iloon. Be careful, a protected sandbank is home to seals and is off-limits to kiters. It is a wild spot where surfers and kiters coexist.
Close to Brouwersdam, this spot complements the region's offerings with its more technical conditions due to the waves and strong current.
Historical averages by month — not a live forecast.
The Strand bij Ouddorp spot works well with winds from side-on to side-off coming from the W or NW, which are the dominant directions in the Brouwersdam area. These side-shore winds sweep the narrow beach from left to right, providing good power to ride out. The launch is directly from the fine sand between opgangs 9 and 7, but take care when taking off due to the visible groynes at low tide.
The water conditions vary greatly with the tides: at low tide, it is chop with shallow areas ideal for freestyle, but the stones are exposed and reduce space. At high tide, the waves rise up to 1-2m with a marked current, especially near the beach tent Iloon where the outgoing current is strong. The navigation area is marked, avoid swimming areas marked by yellow buoys to the north.
Local feature: high influx of surfers, so anticipate priorities. The beach is kite-friendly with free parking nearby, showers, and spots to rinse gear. Always check municipal signs for allowed areas.
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