Windsurfing in Netherlands in May
In May the best windsurfing in Netherlands is at Brouwersdam, Scheveningen & Workum – It Soal.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 7 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 17°C by day, 10°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 12; a day can have both
- For beginners: Brouwersdam, Scheveningen & Workum – It Soal.
When are you planning to go?
1
MayGOOD
Brouwersdam
Netherlands
15 windy days14° water17° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ RTM 45 km
2
MayPEAK SEASON
Scheveningen
Netherlands
5 windy days14° water17° air
Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ RTM 20 km
3
MayPEAK SEASON
It Soal
Workum · Netherlands
2 windy days17° air
Beginner-friendly · ✈ GRQ 79 km
Averages of the 3 spots on this page. Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Questions
Where to go windsurfing in Netherlands in May?
Brouwersdam: 15 windy days; Scheveningen: 5 windy days; Workum – It Soal: 2 windy days.
How warm is the water in Netherlands in May?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
Where can beginners go windsurfing in May?
Good spots for beginners this month: Brouwersdam, Scheveningen & Workum – It Soal.
Which airport is closest?
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), 45 km from Brouwersdam; Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ), 79 km from Workum – It Soal.
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