Strand Kijkduin
Netherlands · Hollande-Méridionale
Strand Kijkduin stretches along the Dutch coast, just southwest of The Hague. This spot is known for the Zandmotor, a huge sand extension in the North Sea that creates shallow lagoons ideal for kiting.
On the ocean side, there is chop and small waves to vary the sessions. It's a versatile spot, accessible from the sandy beach, with a friendly atmosphere favored by locals and kite schools in the area.
The spot works well year-round, especially with the regular west winds, and offers a good mix between flat water and more dynamic conditions just a few meters away.
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The Strand Kijkduin spot is oriented west, perfect for westerly and southwesterly winds that blow side-on or side-shore from the sea. With the Zandmotor, flat water lagoons form near the shore, ideal for beginners and freestyle, while the open ocean just next to it offers chop and small waves for the more experienced.
Launching is done on a wide sandy beach, with a spacious and obstacle-free take-off area. The navigation area is marked, but wide thanks to the Zandmotor; stay in the indicated kitezones to avoid swimmers. At low tide, the lagoons partially dry out and become technical, while at high tide, everything is smoother with more space.
Freeride, freestyle, hydrofoil, and even wave sessions are possible depending on the conditions. The wind often picks up in the afternoon, and the spot works with almost all directions thanks to the sheltered lagoons.
Sources :kiteguide.com · kitesurfvereniging.nl · windfinder.com · nl.surf-forecast.com · kitegids.nl
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