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Pampushaven kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Netherlands · Flevoland
Overview
Pampushaven is a kitesurf spot on the IJmeer/Markermeer border near Muiden (Flevoland), within view of the historic Pampus fort island. Flat water, good for foiling, sup foiling, wingfoil and paddle. Popular with Almere and Amsterdam riders. Deep water from shore.
Works with N/NW/W/NE. Deep water — no standing area. Drag-launch required. Intermediate minimum. Year-round. Quiet spot with spectacular views of the Pampus fortification island (UNESCO World Heritage).
Spot forecast for Pampushaven
Sunrise 08:13 · Sunset 18:34
Next tides
- High tide · 1.7 m
- Low tide · 1.5 m
- High tide · 1.5 m
- Low tide · 0.6 m
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Pampushaven: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
318h
in June · 28 rideable days
The season runs from April to August, peaking in June: 26 rideable days a month and 318 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is October, at 12 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 75% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 5 °C. The wettest month is November, with 141 mm.
Monthly averages: Pampushaven
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.0 | 133 h | 5 °C | 107 mm |
| February | 15.0 | 129 h | 8 °C | 90 mm |
| March | 19.0 | 169 h | 11 °C | 32 mm |
| April | 25.0 | 260 h | 14 °C | 67 mm |
| May | 25.5 | 316 h | 18 °C | 77 mm |
| June | 28.0 | 318 h | 20 °C | 67 mm |
| July | 27.0 | 298 h | 21 °C | 77 mm |
| August | 23.5 | 231 h | 22 °C | 39 mm |
| September | 18.0 | 164 h | 19 °C | 126 mm |
| October | 12.0 | 118 h | 14 °C | 126 mm |
| November | 12.5 | 96 h | 9 °C | 141 mm |
| December | 14.5 | 110 h | 7 °C | 73 mm |
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Technical details of Pampushaven spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Depending on conditions: E, SW.
Spot functioning
GPS: Pampushaven, Muiden/Almere area, Flevoland. Access via A1 direction Muiden. Parking near the harbour. Year-round. Views of Pampus fort island.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
IJmeer/Markermeer — flat to light chop. Deep water. Fresh water. No tidal influence. Good visibility. Spectacular scenery (Pampus fort). Ideal for foil and wingfoil.
Wind specificities
N/NW/W/NE best. S/SW: possible wind shadow. Year-round. Summer thermals possible. Intermediate level minimum. Spectacular sailing environment.
Hazards
Deep water from shore — no standing area. Drag-launch required. Pampus fort area — shipping lanes near Amsterdam harbour entrance. Check local zone rules. Wind shadow from Amsterdam direction in certain winds. No tidal currents but possible boat traffic.
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