Ouddorp - Strand
Netherlands
Ouddorp
Strand in Ouddorp, on the coast of South Holland, is a kitesurfing spot located at the western tip of Goeree-Overflakkee. The beach is wide and stretches for several kilometers, with access between beach posts 7 and 9, or from 12,000 to 13,750. It is a popular place for riders due to its open space facing the North Sea.
The parking is about 300-500 meters or a 15-minute walk via the Duinpad. There are public toilets and the area is accessible year-round, with a friendly atmosphere for locals and visitors.
No kite school on site, but beach clubs like Strandtent Bula liven up the area.
Les données de vent affichées ici proviennent d’ERA5 (via Open-Meteo) sur 4 ans, retraitées pour refléter des conditions réalistes.
👉 Le vent moyen a été calibré pour éviter la sous-estimation habituelle des modèles.
👉 Les rafales ont été corrigées par un ratio médian afin d’éviter des valeurs extrêmes irréalistes.
👉 Chaque jour est résumé par le vent médian (P50) observé pendant les heures utiles (8h–20h), puis classé dans des plages de vent.
👉 Le mode pondéré mélange vent moyen et rafales pour refléter au mieux le vent ressenti.
- 🟢 10–16 nds : vent faible mais navigable (notamment en foil).
- 🟡 16–22 nds : plage idéale, conditions confortables pour la majorité.
- 🔴 22–28 nds : vent fort, réservé aux riders expérimentés.
- 🟣 28+ nds : conditions extrêmes, navigation engagée.
Localisation & Points d'intérêt
Informations utiles
chopchopThe spot works well with winds from west (W) and northwest (NW), which are side-shore relative to the north-facing beach. These directions bring chop to medium waves on the sandbanks. The riding area is between beach accesses 7 and 9, with breakwaters to respect.
Launching is done directly on the wide beach, but be careful of the sandbanks that make takeoff technical. Beyond the banks, the water is deep, ideal for jumps and freestyle. Strong current present, especially with westerlies. The water conditions vary from chop to medium waves on the banks, smoother offshore.
Parking at Plompe Toren, walk to the spot. Prefer high tide for more depth near the shore.
Ideal conditions with W to NW side-shore winds, 15-25 knots. High tide to avoid the banks near the shore.
Water conditions chop to medium waves on the sandbanks, with small waves from the North Sea breaking on the shallows. Beyond that, cleaner conditions for riding. Better waves in winter.
The current is strong, particularly with west winds in the kite area between posts 7 and 9. Tides influence the current, more pronounced near the breakwaters. Caution when exiting the sandbanks.
Plan for sizes of 9 to 12 m² for typical North Sea winds. Smaller in gusts, larger in mid-season.
The wind regime is reliable year-round, with dominant directions N, NW, W. The westerlies are the strongest, generating chop and medium waves. Typical strength of 15-25 knots in season, side-shore winds from the west.
Wind season: year-round, best in autumn and spring.
The climate is oceanic, with consistent winds year-round. The best months are from March to May and September to November for optimal conditions. Winter brings more waves, but cool temperatures around 5-10°C.
Mild summer with 15-20°C, but less reliable wind. Usable year-round thanks to the North Sea wind.
Profondeur faible sur les bancs de sable étendus, souvent moins d'un mètre près du bord. Profonde au-delà des hauts-fonds.
Cold temperatures: 8-12°C in winter and spring, 15-18°C in summer. Full wetsuit required year-round.