Wijk aan Zee Strand
Pays-Bas · North Holland
Wijk aan Zee Strand is a kitesurfing spot located on the northern coast of North Holland, facing the North Sea. It is a popular place for riders due to its wide sandy beach and ocean conditions.
The spot is divided into two main areas: near the pier of IJmuiden, calmer and suitable for beginners, and near the bunker, more turbulent with a marked shorebreak for advanced riders. An area is reserved for surfers, separated by white poles.
With a school and beach clubs like Aloha or Breez nearby, access is easy and the atmosphere is friendly.
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The spot works well with winds from W, NW, SW, arriving side-on or side-shore relative to the northwest-facing beach. Near the pier of IJmuiden, the wave protection creates a more calm water surface up to 200m from the shore, ideal for launching and taking off for beginners and intermediates.
Towards the bunker to the north, conditions are more onshore and choppy with a strong shorebreak and regular waves averaging 1.5m, perfect for jumps and wave riding. The navigation area is marked: stay between the white poles and the pier for kiters, avoid zone 1 to the south reserved for bathers and surfers.
Launching takes place on the wide sand, with paid parking 2 minutes on foot. Sessions are possible year-round, but be vigilant about the strict zoning from May to September.
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