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Paal 6 kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Netherlands · Noord-Holland
Overview
Julianadorp is a North Sea kitespot north of Callantsoog, with a wide sandy beach and Roompot Beach holiday houses nearby. Wind from S to NE is ideal; best season August to April though it can be windy year-round. Water conditions range from choppy to small waves between the groynes.
Submerged groynes visible at low tide — watch out at high tide. Several family-friendly facilities within walking distance. More info: NKV Spotkaart
Spot forecast for Paal 6
Sunrise 08:16 · Sunset 18:35
Next tides
- Low tide · 1.1 m
- High tide · 1.2 m
- Low tide · 1.2 m
- High tide · 1.9 m
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Paal 6: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
349h
in May · 28.5 rideable days
The season runs from April to August, peaking in May: 28 rideable days a month and 349 hours of usable wind, at 18 °C. The low point is November, 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 — 53% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 6 °C. The wettest month is November, with 163 mm.
Monthly averages: Paal 6
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.0 | 220 h | 6 °C | 97 mm |
| February | 19.0 | 174 h | 7 °C | 97 mm |
| March | 19.0 | 211 h | 10 °C | 29 mm |
| April | 26.5 | 292 h | 13 °C | 54 mm |
| May | 28.5 | 349 h | 16 °C | 74 mm |
| June | 27.5 | 394 h | 18 °C | 84 mm |
| July | 27.0 | 394 h | 21 °C | 68 mm |
| August | 28.0 | 318 h | 21 °C | 42 mm |
| September | 21.5 | 234 h | 19 °C | 141 mm |
| October | 20.5 | 198 h | 14 °C | 110 mm |
| November | 17.5 | 161 h | 10 °C | 163 mm |
| December | 20.5 | 172 h | 7 °C | 80 mm |
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Technical details of Paal 6 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 Julianadorp
Surfschool High5 (surf, kitesurf, surf camp)
Spot functioning
Access via Callantsoog beach approach, then walk north along the beach to Paal 6. No permanent beach facilities — self-sufficient. GPS: Paal 6, Callantsoog coast, Noord-Holland. Access from N9 via Callantsoog.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
North Sea — medium to large waves in strong W/NW. Strong currents. Remote. Large tidal range. Cold year-round. Advanced minimum.
Wind specificities
SW/W/NW/N/NE onshore. Very clean, non-gusty wind — no obstacles for miles. Strong and consistent. Best Oct–Mar. Year-round possible. One of the best spots for big air on the Noord-Holland coast.
Hazards
Submerged groynes every ~200m — dangerous at high tide. Check local signs before rigging. Swimmers and beach visitors have priority in summer.
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