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grevelingenmeer | grevelingendam kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Netherlands · Zeeland
Overview
Grevelingendam is a kitesurf and windsurf spot on the Grevelingenmeer — the Netherlands' largest saltwater lake — near Bruinisse (Zeeland/Zuid-Holland border). The dam sits on the lake's inland side, offering two distinct zones with different wind windows: North side (best NW/N/NE/ENE/E) and South side (best S/SW/SSW). Both offer flat-water to light chop conditions — an excellent complement to the North Sea coast on gusty or very strong days.
Grevelingendam North: used primarily by windsurfers, kitesurf open from 15 March to 1 November. Rocky entry, no standing area. Intermediate level. Grevelingendam South: flat water at high tide, shallow — suitable for beginners and foilers. Both sides have toilets and parking. Entry via stones — booties essential. Restaurant nearby on the dam road. ⚠️ No kite zone in the small bay.
Spot forecast for grevelingenmeer | grevelingendam
Sunrise 08:16 · Sunset 18:40
Next tides
- Low tide · 2.2 m
- High tide · 2.2 m
- Low tide · 0.8 m
- High tide · 2.8 m
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Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
376h
in June · 28.5 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 27 rideable days a month on average, at 17 °C. It peaks in June, with 376 hours of usable wind.
The spot is only open from 15/03 to 01/11. Season kitesurf Grevelingenmeer
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 70% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is November, at 9 °C. The wettest month is November, with 108 mm.
Monthly averages: grevelingenmeer | grevelingendam
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January closed | 26.0 | 234 h | 6 °C | 112 mm |
| February closed | 24.5 | 261 h | 8 °C | 89 mm |
| March | 25.5 | 260 h | 12 °C | 39 mm |
| April | 28.0 | 314 h | 15 °C | 58 mm |
| May | 28.0 | 357 h | 18 °C | 91 mm |
| June | 28.5 | 376 h | 20 °C | 54 mm |
| July | 27.5 | 346 h | 22 °C | 79 mm |
| August | 28.0 | 301 h | 23 °C | 54 mm |
| September | 27.5 | 300 h | 19 °C | 95 mm |
| October | 22.5 | 227 h | 15 °C | 92 mm |
| November | 23.0 | 210 h | 9 °C | 108 mm |
| December closed | 25.0 | 232 h | 7 °C | 76 mm |
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Technical details of grevelingenmeer | grevelingendam spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, S, SSW, SW, NW, NNW.
Depending on conditions: ESE, SSE, WSW, W, WNW.
Local association recommendations
Big Air Kite Shop (spot info and gear) — bigairkite.com. 35 Knots kitesurfing magazine NL (spot guide). KBC Brouwersdam operates at Grevelingendam on offshore wind days. Restaurant "Grevelingen" at the spot (parallel road 1, Bruinisse) — parking also available there.
Spot functioning
Two distinct launch points:
North spot: best NW/N/NE/ENE/E. Most popular with windsurfers. Kitesurf permitted 15 March – 1 November. Rocky/gravel entry over stones — booties essential. No standing area. Relatively steady wind in W/N directions. Gusty from S quadrant.
South spot: best S/SW/SSW. Shallow at high tide — beginner-friendly flat water. Oyster poles in water. Parking at restaurant Grevelingen (Parallel road 1, Bruinisse) or 200m along the water. Do NOT kite in the small bay area. W to N wind is gusty and shifting here (passes over elevated terrain).
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
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- Open : from 15/03 to 01/11
Season kitesurf Grevelingenmeer
- Open : from 15/03 to 01/11
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Flat to light chop saltwater lake — no waves, no swell. Grevelingenmeer is the Netherlands' largest saltwater lake. No tidal fluctuation at the dam. South side at high tide: shallow flat water, perfect for foiling and beginners. North side: deeper water, directly deep from shore — foil and freeride. Wind speed slightly lower than North Sea coast (sheltered by surrounding terrain). Salt water, excellent visibility.
Parking
Free parking at both north and south spots. GPS: use "Strand Grevelingendam" sign from the N59. Restaurant Grevelingen (Parallel road 1, Bruinisse) also has parking. Accessible by car only.
Wind specificities
North spot: W to N steady and consistent. E/NE directions also work well. From S directions: gusty and shifting (wind passes over elevated terrain before reaching the lake) — use smaller kite than forecast suggests. South spot: S/SW/SSW good and steady. W/N gusty and unreliable at this access point. Wind speed 6–25kt typical (strong days up to 30kt).
Hazards
⚠️ Walk over stones/rocks to enter water — booties strongly recommended. Small bay at the spot is a no-kite zone — do not launch there. South side: oyster poles in the water — stay aware of their position. Wind from S directions passes over elevation before reaching lake — gusty and shifting, use with caution. Kitesurfing officially limited to 15 March – 1 November on the Grevelingenmeer (nature reserve restrictions in winter). Grevelingendam North: intermediate level only (rocky entry, no standing area).
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