Best windsurfing spots in Netherlands
The best windsurfing spots in Netherlands over the whole year.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for windsurfing in Netherlands: January, July–December. Then about 12 windy days a month and water around 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots).
- Top picks: Brouwersdam, Workum – It Soal & Scheveningen.
- For beginners: Brouwersdam, Workum – It Soal & Scheveningen.
BrouwersdamZeeland · best January, October–December12 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 10°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ RTM 45 km2
Workum – It SoalFriesland · best April–October3 good monthsBeginner-friendly · ✈ GRQ 79 km3
ScheveningenSouth Holland · best January–May, September–December1 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 11°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ RTM 20 kmThe best windsurfing spots in Netherlands, ranked by windy days through the year, warm water and the number of good months, from years of weather data. Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Month by month in Netherlands
| Month | Windy days | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14 | 6°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 7°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 6°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 8°C |
| MarchMar | 9 | 8°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 11°C |
| AprilApr | 10 | 10°C | 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 13°C |
| MayMay | 7 | 14°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 17°C |
| JuneJun | 8 | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 20°C |
| JulyJul | 9 | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 21°C |
| AugustAug | 8 | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 22°C |
| SeptemberSep | 10 | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 20°C |
| OctoberOct | 12 | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 16°C |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 11°C | 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 11°C |
| DecemberDec | 15 | 8°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 8°C |
Averages of the 3 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for windsurfing in Netherlands?
Best time for windsurfing in Netherlands: January, July–December. Then about 12 windy days a month and water around 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots).
What wetsuit do I need in Netherlands?
It depends on the month: about 21°C water in August (3/2 wetsuit) and about 6°C in January (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).
Is Netherlands good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Brouwersdam, Workum – It Soal & Scheveningen.
Which airport is closest?
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), 45 km from Brouwersdam; Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ), 79 km from Workum – It Soal.