Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Next Big City
Rotterdam
Next Town
Renesse
 
Type:
Lake
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Camping, Shower, Toilet

Water

Type:
Shallow, Flat, Chop
Hazards:
Shells
Quality:
Cloudy
Best Tide:
Tide independent

Flat to choppy water. Shallow for about 30m and up to 100m at the tip. Some shells in the water, so shoes recommended. NW offers very flat water. It can get very packed on the water.

Beach

Type:
Grass, Sand
Size:
Medium
Hazards:
None
Beach Users:
None

Small beach. Grassy rigging next to it. Can get very packed. More space towards the south of the tip.

Weather

Spring:
Normal
Summer:
Shorty
Fall:
Normal
Winter:
Thick

Main season is from April to November. Average temps: water 9-17°C, air 10-25°C. All year is possible, but thick wetsuit needed.

Wind

Best Months:
March, April, May, September, October, November
Wind Type:
Frontal
Best Direction:
E
Main Direction:
SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW

Westerly winds with depressions. Best from fall to spring. Summer lighter.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
No walk

From Rotterdam take the A15 and take exit 12 `Rozenburg`. Then on the B57 towards Ouddorp/Middelburg. Then drive to Renesse and get on the Brouwersdam. Follow signs to Kabbelarsbank. Coming from FRenesse to the right next to the dam. Just look for windsurfers and park anywhere at the bay (parking fees), next to the water.

Extra information

Rules
Zones

Note that the spots on the Grevelingen are usually off-limits for kite surfers and/or are not save. Windsurfers only.

Nightlife

Good nightlife in Renesse.