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Lemmer kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Netherlands · Friesland
Overview
Lemmer is situated along the IJsselmeer in Friesland. The two breakwaters create challenging conditions that demand strong upwind skills — making this a spot for experienced riders only. Water depth increases quickly (beyond 20m from shore), making it less ideal for beginners. Best season: October–February. Flat to choppy IJsselmeer water.
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Spot forecast for Lemmer
Sunrise 08:12 · Sunset 18:31
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Lemmer: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
266h
in May · 25.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to May, peaking in May: 23 rideable days a month and 266 hours of usable wind, at 14 °C. The low point is November, at 11 days.
The spot is only open from 01/10 to 31/05. Kitesurf permitted outside summer season only
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 79% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 5 °C. The wettest month is November, with 142 mm.
Monthly averages: Lemmer
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.5 | 119 h | 5 °C | 94 mm |
| February | 12.5 | 113 h | 7 °C | 85 mm |
| March | 21.0 | 176 h | 11 °C | 29 mm |
| April | 22.0 | 206 h | 14 °C | 76 mm |
| May | 25.5 | 266 h | 18 °C | 79 mm |
| June closed | 25.0 | 253 h | 20 °C | 84 mm |
| July closed | 24.5 | 249 h | 22 °C | 87 mm |
| August closed | 19.0 | 178 h | 23 °C | 58 mm |
| September closed | 16.5 | 157 h | 19 °C | 125 mm |
| October | 14.0 | 118 h | 14 °C | 120 mm |
| November | 11.0 | 80 h | 9 °C | 142 mm |
| December | 11.0 | 92 h | 7 °C | 67 mm |
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Technical details of Lemmer spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Depending on conditions: ESE, WSW.
Local association recommendations
Spot functioning
GPS: Lemmer harbour/IJsselmeer shore, Friesland. Access via A6/N359. Parking near harbour. Large marina with full facilities (restaurants, shops, accommodation). Year-round.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
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- Open : from 01/10 to 31/05
Kitesurf permitted outside summer season only
- Open : from 01/10 to 31/05
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
IJsselmeer/Frisian lakes boundary — flat to light chop. Deep water. Fresh water. No tidal influence. Boat traffic (marina). Ideal for foil and wingfoil. Year-round.
Parking
Parking near the beach club in Lemmer town. Short walk to the kite zone. Camping on 50m distance.
Wind specificities
N/NW/W/NE/E best. S/SW: wind shadow from Lemmer. Advanced level — deep water, boat traffic. Year-round. Best spring/autumn.
Hazards
Two breakwaters require strong upwind skills. Water depth increases quickly beyond 20m from shore. Not suitable for beginners — experienced riders only.
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