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Wijk aan zee kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Netherlands · Noord-Holland
Overview
Wijk aan Zee – Pier (Strand Noordpier Velsen-Noord) is a North Sea kitespot north of the IJmuiden North Canal, directly alongside the Noordpier. The pier provides natural protection and reduces currents compared to the open sea, making this the most beginner-friendly zone in the area. Kitesurfing is only permitted in Zone 2 — Zone 1 is reserved for surfers and swimmers.
Suitable for freeride, wave and foil. Winds from N, NW, W and SW are ideal. Currents increase the further you ride from the pier. Wide beach with plenty of space for rigging and launching. Nearby school: Noordpier Surf and Loops & Barrels (lessons available).
More info: NKV Spotkaart
Spot forecast for Wijk aan zee
Sunrise 08:16 · Sunset 18:36
Next tides
- Low tide · 0.9 m
- High tide · 1.7 m
- Low tide · 1.5 m
- High tide · 1.5 m
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Wijk 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…)
359h
in July · 27.5 rideable days
The season runs from April to September, peaking in July: 25 rideable days a month and 359 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is March, at 16 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 60% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 6 °C. The wettest month is September, with 158 mm.
Monthly averages: Wijk aan zee
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.5 | 193 h | 6 °C | 99 mm |
| February | 18.0 | 151 h | 8 °C | 98 mm |
| March | 16.0 | 165 h | 11 °C | 35 mm |
| April | 23.0 | 258 h | 14 °C | 61 mm |
| May | 25.0 | 308 h | 18 °C | 83 mm |
| June | 27.0 | 365 h | 19 °C | 64 mm |
| July | 27.5 | 359 h | 22 °C | 75 mm |
| August | 25.5 | 282 h | 22 °C | 54 mm |
| September | 22.5 | 223 h | 20 °C | 158 mm |
| October | 18.5 | 194 h | 15 °C | 117 mm |
| November | 17.0 | 143 h | 10 °C | 151 mm |
| December | 21.5 | 161 h | 8 °C | 75 mm |
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Technical details of Wijk aan zee spot
The spot works with winds from N, NE, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Depending on conditions: NNE, SSW.
Local association recommendations
NKV — Kitespot Wijk aan Zee – Pier
Noordpier Surf (vaste kitespot school)
Spot functioning
Kite only in Zone 2 (right of the marker pole in front of Aloha, May–Sept). Outside season: rules more relaxed. Long walk ~800m from car park to beach. Parking behind dunes — free. GPS: Wijk aan Zee beach, Noord-Holland. From A9/A22 Beverwijk exit, follow signs to Wijk aan Zee then south past Tata Steel.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
North Sea — choppy to medium waves depending on wind and tide. Clean waves south of Noorderpier in SW wind. Currents increase beyond Zone 2. Deep water from shore. Large tidal range. Cold year-round: 3/2mm summer, 5/4mm winter.
Parking
Paid parking near the KNRM station at the beach entrance. In winter (1 Nov–29 Feb), weekdays: first 30 min free, then €0.60/30 min, max €10/day. In summer, arrive early or park at IJmuiderslag instead. Changing rooms available at the parking area.
Wind specificities
N/NW/W/SW/NE all work onshore. NW/W best for wave conditions. SW creates clean waves at Noorderpier. NE: cross-shore, good sessions. Main wind 15–25 knots, strongest Oct–March. Year-round. Best: May–Aug and Oct–Mar.
Hazards
Currents increase significantly away from the pier — not suitable for beginners offshore. Zone 1 strictly forbidden for kitesurfing (surfers and swimmers). Swimmers have absolute priority. Strong swell possible with NW winds.
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