Is October a good time for kitesurfing at Scheveningen?

October is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Scheveningen. 9 windy days, waves 1.1 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 16°C.

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Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

  • Wind: 9 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
  • Waves: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
  • Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
  • Air: 16°C by day, 11°C at night
  • Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 18 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 19; a day can have both
Scheveningen, kitesurfing, windsurfing & surfing. Photo: Ben Bender
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Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ RTM 20 km
Windy days per month (15+ knots)
Wave height per month (m, average daily max)
Water temperature per month (°C)

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).

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Questions

Is October a good time for kitesurfing at Scheveningen?

October is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Scheveningen. 9 windy days, waves 1.1 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 16°C.

How warm is the water at Scheveningen in October?

About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.

How windy is Scheveningen in October?

About 9 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.

How big are the waves at Scheveningen in October?

About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).

What is the weather like at Scheveningen in October?

Around 16°C by day and 11°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 18 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 19; a day can have both.

Where else can I go kitesurfing in October?

Within 1,500 km: Tiree – Balevullin (25 windy days), Sylt – Westerland (24 windy days), Rømø – Lakolk (23 windy days), Brouwersdam (20 windy days), Ringkøbing Fjord – Hvide Sande (20 windy days) & Lista – Borhaug (19 windy days).

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