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Makkum / Ijsselmeer kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Netherlands · Friesland
Overview
Makkum / IJsselmeer is a popular kitesurf spot on the southwestern IJsselmeer shore in Friesland, between Workum and Kornwerderzand. Inside the small bay: shallow flat water ideal for beginners and learners. Outside the bay: deeper water suitable for foiling and freeride. Popular with German visitors — major kitesurf destination in summer.
⚠️ No sandy beach — launch directly from the water. Stay within yellow buoys (N side = Natura 2000 nesting reserve). NE wind = offshore — do not launch. Recommended October–March for consistent wind; summer open too. Kiteschools on site. Good facilities in Makkum village (2km). Best for N/NW/W/SW wind.
Spot forecast for Makkum / Ijsselmeer
Sunrise 08:14 · Sunset 18:32
Next tides
- Low tide · 1 m
- High tide · 1.9 m
- Low tide · 1.8 m
- High tide · 2.2 m
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Makkum / Ijsselmeer: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
350h
in June · 27 rideable days
The season runs from June to August, peaking in June: 25 rideable days a month and 350 hours of usable wind, at 21 °C. The low point is February, at 18 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 67% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 6 °C. The wettest month is November, with 156 mm.
Monthly averages: Makkum / Ijsselmeer
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.5 | 217 h | 6 °C | 83 mm |
| February | 18.0 | 176 h | 7 °C | 102 mm |
| March | 18.5 | 187 h | 10 °C | 36 mm |
| April | 22.5 | 239 h | 13 °C | 66 mm |
| May | 21.5 | 265 h | 18 °C | 71 mm |
| June | 27.0 | 350 h | 19 °C | 82 mm |
| July | 26.0 | 333 h | 21 °C | 78 mm |
| August | 23.0 | 260 h | 22 °C | 50 mm |
| September | 18.0 | 195 h | 19 °C | 130 mm |
| October | 19.0 | 188 h | 14 °C | 115 mm |
| November | 21.0 | 177 h | 9 °C | 156 mm |
| December | 20.5 | 175 h | 7 °C | 70 mm |
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Technical details of Makkum / Ijsselmeer spot
The spot works with winds from N, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Depending on conditions: NNE, S.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
On the water
Inside bay: flat shallow water, ideal for beginners. Outside bay: deeper IJsselmeer, short chop, excellent for foil and freeride. No waves or swell.
Parking
Free waterfront parking. Navigate to Makkum, IJsselmeer side. Makkum village 2km with full amenities.
Hazards
⚠️ Stay within yellow buoys — north side = Natura 2000 bird nesting reserve. Launch directly from water (no dry beach). NE wind = offshore from this shore, do not launch. Shallow reef/rocks near the dike edge — check water level. Crowds in summer — smaller spot than Workum.
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