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Castricum aan Zee kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Netherlands · Noord-Holland
Overview
Castricum aan Zee is a popular North Sea kitespot in Noord-Holland with an official NKV wind station providing live measurements (10-minute refresh). There are two kite zones north and south of the main beach access point. North zone: beware of a submerged shipwreck.
Water conditions are mostly choppy at low tide and produce small waves at high tide. Best with NW–SW winds year-round. The beach is well-maintained and less crowded than Amsterdam-area spots. Open year-round.
NKV wind data: weather2kite.nl
More info: NKV Spotkaart
Spot forecast for Castricum aan Zee
Sunrise 08:16 · Sunset 18:36
Next tides
- High tide · 1.7 m
- Low tide · 1.5 m
- High tide · 1.5 m
- Low tide · 0.7 m
Forecasts provided by Open-Meteo
Castricum aan Zee: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
347h
in June · 25 rideable days
The season runs from April to August, peaking in June: 24 rideable days a month and 347 hours of usable wind, at 18 °C. The low point is November, at 15 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 59% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 6 °C. The wettest month is September, with 146 mm.
Monthly averages: Castricum aan Zee
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.5 | 188 h | 6 °C | 94 mm |
| February | 16.5 | 138 h | 8 °C | 98 mm |
| March | 15.5 | 148 h | 10 °C | 28 mm |
| April | 21.5 | 228 h | 13 °C | 63 mm |
| May | 24.0 | 285 h | 17 °C | 84 mm |
| June | 25.0 | 347 h | 18 °C | 66 mm |
| July | 25.0 | 324 h | 20 °C | 74 mm |
| August | 22.5 | 252 h | 21 °C | 44 mm |
| September | 19.5 | 191 h | 19 °C | 146 mm |
| October | 18.0 | 178 h | 15 °C | 122 mm |
| November | 15.0 | 133 h | 10 °C | 143 mm |
| December | 18.5 | 144 h | 7 °C | 71 mm |
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Technical details of Castricum aan Zee spot
The spot works with winds from N, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Depending on conditions: NNE, SSW.
Local association recommendations
Spot functioning
Two NKV zones. ⚠️ Ask locally about shipwreck position in north zone. Paid beach parking. GPS: Castricum aan Zee, Noord-Holland. Access via N513 from Castricum town.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
North Sea — light to medium waves. Choppy. Tidal range. Cold year-round. Shipwreck in north zone (hazard).
Parking
Paid parking near the main beach access point. 20 minutes from Amsterdam, Alkmaar and Haarlem.
Wind specificities
SW/W/NW/N/NE onshore. SW dominant. Year-round. Best Oct–Mar. Consistent, non-gusty sea breeze typical of Noord-Holland coast.
Hazards
North kite zone: submerged shipwreck — stay aware of its position. Groynes on the beach. Choppy water at low tide, small waves at high tide. Strong currents. Not suitable for beginners. Two kite zones (north and south of beach access).
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