Is December a good time for kitesurfing at Scheveningen?
December is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Scheveningen. 12 windy days, waves 1.4 m, water 8°C (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 8°C.
Plan your trip to ScheveningenEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 12 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 12 knots
- Waves: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 8°C, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 8°C by day, 4°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 7 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 16; a day can have both
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Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in December
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days; when equal, warmer water first.
Other kitesurfing spots in the Netherlands in December →Where to go kitesurfing in December →Schools and camps near Scheveningen
- SurfPoel 7.1 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is December a good time for kitesurfing at Scheveningen?
December is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Scheveningen. 12 windy days, waves 1.4 m, water 8°C (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 8°C.
How warm is the water at Scheveningen in December?
About 8°C: 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How windy is Scheveningen in December?
About 12 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 12 knots.
How big are the waves at Scheveningen in December?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Scheveningen in December?
Around 8°C by day and 4°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 7 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 16; a day can have both.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Tiree – Balevullin (25 windy days), Sylt – Westerland (23 windy days), Wissant (22 windy days), Wimereux – Pointe aux Oies (22 windy days), Rømø – Lakolk (22 windy days) & Brouwersdam (21 windy days).
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