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veluwemeer | riviera kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Netherlands · Flevoland
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Veluwemeer / Riviera (Strand Horst, Wolderwijd) is one of the most popular kitesurfing spots in the Netherlands, located near Ermelo and Harderwijk on the Wolderwijd — the narrow western arm of the Veluwemeer. A 160-hectare recreation area with 3 kite beaches, 3 windsurf beaches, huge parking, full facilities and Telstar Surf directly on site.
The Wolderwijd offers a massive 1.5km × 5km expanse of shallow flat water — standing depth almost everywhere, perfect conditions for beginners, freestylers and freeriders. 180° wide wind range. In wind from NE/E: use Flevostrand across the lake (N302 bridge). Official kite zone south of the windsurf area, marked by yellow buoys. Kite launch must be done from the water (drag-launch). Seagrass fin recommended in summer for windsurfing.
Spot forecast for veluwemeer | riviera
Sunrise 08:11 · Sunset 18:31
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veluwemeer | riviera: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
267h
in May · 27.5 rideable days
The season runs from May to August, peaking in May: 25 rideable days a month and 267 hours of usable wind, at 21 °C. The low point is October, at 17.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 82% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 5 °C. The wettest month is September, with 133 mm.
Monthly averages: veluwemeer | riviera
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.0 | 202 h | 5 °C | 94 mm |
| February | 19.5 | 193 h | 8 °C | 83 mm |
| March | 18.0 | 163 h | 12 °C | 32 mm |
| April | 19.5 | 242 h | 14 °C | 78 mm |
| May | 27.5 | 267 h | 19 °C | 77 mm |
| June | 26.0 | 312 h | 21 °C | 78 mm |
| July | 22.5 | 233 h | 22 °C | 103 mm |
| August | 22.0 | 199 h | 23 °C | 55 mm |
| September | 20.0 | 207 h | 19 °C | 133 mm |
| October | 17.5 | 172 h | 15 °C | 108 mm |
| November | 19.5 | 175 h | 9 °C | 111 mm |
| December | 20.5 | 188 h | 7 °C | 67 mm |
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Technical details of veluwemeer | riviera spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Depending on conditions: ENE, SSE.
Local association recommendations
Telstar Surf (large kitesurf shop + IKO school directly at Strand Horst) — www.telstarsurf.com. Strand Horst recreation area (marina, catering, golf, facilities) — www.strandhorst.nl. Free entry to the recreation area year-round sunrise to sunset.
Spot functioning
Official kite zone: south section of Strand Horst beach, marked by yellow buoys. Launch by drag-launch from the water (trees too close to shore for land launch). Windsurf zone: north beach section. Full facilities at Strand Horst: parking (paid, directly at water), showers, toilets, restaurant, marina, Telstar Surf shop + IKO school, hostel. Access from A28 motorway, exit Strand Horst. For NE/E wind: cross the Veluwemeer on N302 to Flevostrand on the Flevoland shore (easterly works there).
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
On the water
Wolderwijd: freshwater lake, standing depth almost everywhere (1–1.5m throughout the 5km kite area), flat to very slightly choppy. No tides, no waves, no current. In strong SW/W wind: light chop develops but never breaking. Perfect for freestyle, freeride, foiling and learning. In summer: seagrass on the bottom — use seagrass fin for windsurfing. Water temperature warmer than North Sea in spring (adapts quickly to air temperature). Shipping lane immediately offshore — deeper water there.
Parking
Paid parking directly at the water at Strand Horst. Large car park — easy access for campervans. GPS: Strand Horst, Ermelo (near Harderwijk). Exit A28 motorway. Facilities: showers, toilets, restaurant, Telstar Surf shop and school.
Wind specificities
180° wind range: SW/W/NW/N/NE all work onshore or cross-shore. E wind: offshore at Strand Horst — cross the lake to Flevostrand. All winds come over land — can be gusty, especially from SW/W. North wind: most stable and non-gusty. Best months: April–August. Wind speed: typically 10–25 knots in good season. Inland location = less wind than the coast, but reliable in spring/autumn frontal systems.
Hazards
Spot surrounded by trees near shore — kite drag-launch from water obligatory (launching on land prohibited). Respect yellow buoys marking the official kite zone. Windsurfers on north beach section — maintain clear separation. In seagrass season (summer): use seagrass fin for windsurf. Wind can be gusty from all directions as wind comes over land — use slightly larger kite than expected. Boat traffic in shipping lane immediately offshore — stay aware. Nature reserve rules apply — check signage at Telstar Surf.
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