Brouwersdam
Ouddorp, Zeeland, Netherlands
Sports: Kitesurfing, Wingfoiling, Windsurfing, Surfing, Surf foiling, Parawing, SUP
Best time to go: January, October–December
The Brouwersdam is a dam in Zeeland, in the southwest of the Netherlands, separating the North Sea from the Grevelingen, a large saltwater lake. Because it has water on both sides, there is somewhere to ride in most wind directions, which makes it one of the busiest and most popular wind spots in the country.
The Grevelingen side offers flat water with little tide and a shallow, sandy bottom near shore, which is excellent for learning and freeriding, though foilers should watch the shallows. The North Sea side has chop and waves, tidal currents along the dam and more exposed conditions for experienced riders. Southwesterly winds are common, especially in spring and autumn, and strong autumn storms can bring big waves. The water is cool for much of the year, so a good wetsuit is needed outside the summer. There are parking areas, cafés, schools and rental centres along the dam. The area can be very busy on windy weekends, so follow local rules about riding zones.
Month by month at Brouwersdam
- January: 20 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 16 knots, waves 1.4 m, water 6°C, air 7°C (nights 3°C), 10 sunny days, 14 rainy days
- February: 17 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 16 knots, waves 1.3 m, water 6°C, air 9°C (nights 4°C), 11 sunny days, 13 rainy days
- March: 12 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 12 knots, waves 0.9 m, water 8°C, air 11°C (nights 5°C), 22 sunny days, 11 rainy days
- April: 15 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 14 knots, waves 0.9 m, water 11°C, air 14°C (nights 7°C), 25 sunny days, 10 rainy days
- May: 15 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 12 knots, waves 0.8 m, water 14°C, air 17°C (nights 11°C), 29 sunny days, 12 rainy days
- June: 13 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 12 knots, waves 0.8 m, water 19°C, air 21°C (nights 14°C), 28 sunny days, 12 rainy days
- July: 15 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 13 knots, waves 0.8 m, water 21°C, air 22°C (nights 16°C), 29 sunny days, 13 rainy days
- August: 14 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 13 knots, waves 0.8 m, water 21°C, air 23°C (nights 16°C), 29 sunny days, 12 rainy days
- September: 15 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 14 knots, waves 1 m, water 19°C, air 20°C (nights 14°C), 25 sunny days, 14 rainy days
- October: 20 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 15 knots, waves 1.1 m, water 15°C, air 16°C (nights 12°C), 17 sunny days, 15 rainy days
- November: 21 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 17 knots, waves 1.4 m, water 11°C, air 11°C (nights 7°C), 10 sunny days, 19 rainy days
- December: 21 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 17 knots, waves 1.4 m, water 7°C, air 8°C (nights 5°C), 7 sunny days, 14 rainy days
When is the best time to go kitesurfing, wingfoiling, windsurfing & parawing at Brouwersdam?
January, October–December, when it is windy most often.
When is the best time to go surfing & surf foiling at Brouwersdam?
January–February, November–December, when the waves are biggest.
How warm is the water at Brouwersdam?
6°C to 21°C over the year: a 3/2 full suit in the warmest month, a 6/5 with hood, boots and gloves in the coolest.
How windy is Brouwersdam?
About 198 days a year with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime, most in December.
Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Spots near Brouwersdam
- Domburg (33 km)
- Workum – It Soal (171 km)
- Camber Sands (232 km)
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