Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Netherlands |
Next Big City |
Amsterdam |
Next Town |
Groningen, Lauwersoog |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
No information |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
No information |
Quality: |
Cloudy |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Flat to choppy water. Shallow due to tides.
Type: |
Grass, Rocks, Stones |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Rocks, Stones, Road |
Beach Users: |
No information |
The beach is a dam with grass. You can launch on the dam. Pump up your kite at the parking spot.
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Spring:
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Normal |
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Summer:
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Shorty, Normal |
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Fall:
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Normal |
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Winter:
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Thick |
Spring: air 14°C, water 12°C. Summer: air 20°C, water 16°C. Fall: air 12°C, water 12°C. Winter: air 4°C, water 8°C. Season is year round in principal, but May to October is the best. Wetsuit is necessary, especially in spring and autumn. Winter can be really cold. In summer a shorty is sufficient.
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
No information |
Main Direction: |
N, NNE, NE, W, WNW, NW, NNW |
Works in all wind directions.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
N361 north from Groningen or Leeuwarden to Lauwersoog. West of the harbour you can drive on N361 on a dam. Here you can get on the water. Navigate to 'Parkeerplaats Wadlopen'.
Rules |
Zones, Time |
Kitesurfing is only allowed from June 1st to September 30th. And only inside the yellow buoys.
