Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Netherlands |
Next Big City |
Rotterdam |
Next Town |
Renesse |
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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
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Spring:
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Normal |
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Summer:
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Shorty |
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Fall:
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Normal |
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Winter:
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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 |
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Access
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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
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.