Eiland van Maurik, Netherlands is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Eiland van Maurik, Netherlands is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
If you take the A15 from Rotterdam to Nijmegen, take the second exit: Tiel, and go left. Now you are on the road to Mourik. Keep going strait ahead, also at three roundabouts. At the third roundabout, Mourik is indicated to the left, but go straight ahead. The next roundabout `Eiland van Mourik` is indicated to the left, follow these signs. Drive across the lake shore and park on the other side.
If you take the A15 from Rotterdam to Nijmegen, take the second exit: Tiel, and go left. Now you are on the road to Mourik. Keep going strait ahead, also at three roundabouts. At the third roundabout, Mourik is indicated to the left, but go straight ahead. The next roundabout `Eiland van Mourik` is indicated to the left, follow these signs. Drive across the lake shore and park on the other side.
Riding Conditions in Eiland van Maurik, Netherlands
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Like on all Dutch spots a wetsuit is recommended, but in mid summer it is possible to ride without.
There is
Frontal wind
at Eiland van Maurik, Netherlands.
The spot is only suited for kiting with a fairly strong wind. That's why probably only local surfers will go there, because if the winds are good here, they are all over the Netherlands.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Eiland van Maurik, Netherlands are
March, April, May, September, October and November
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Like on all Dutch spots a wetsuit is recommended, but in mid summer it is possible to ride without.
There is
Frontal wind
at Eiland van Maurik, Netherlands.
The spot is only suited for kiting with a fairly strong wind. That's why probably only local surfers will go there, because if the winds are good here, they are all over the Netherlands.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Eiland van Maurik, Netherlands are
March, April, May, September, October and November
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Eiland van Maurik, Netherlands is a
Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
The beach is partly sand and partly grass. There's a beach specifically for windsurfers, but it is not ideal for launching your kite. You can better go to the swimmer beach, but be careful of the lines and poles in the water. Beyond the lines the water is clear for riding.
In summer there are a lot of swimmers, but at the end of the day or if the weather is not that great it is not crowded. The water goes deep very quickly and with strong winds the water can be choppy. With the nearby harbor there can be waves when a boat comes by.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Eiland van Maurik, Netherlands is a
Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
The beach is partly sand and partly grass. There's a beach specifically for windsurfers, but it is not ideal for launching your kite. You can better go to the swimmer beach, but be careful of the lines and poles in the water. Beyond the lines the water is clear for riding.
In summer there are a lot of swimmers, but at the end of the day or if the weather is not that great it is not crowded. The water goes deep very quickly and with strong winds the water can be choppy. With the nearby harbor there can be waves when a boat comes by.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Boats and Stakes
.
Beach risk reported:
Other
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Boats and Stakes
.
Beach risk reported:
Other
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
A
parking
is available at Eiland van Maurik, Netherlands.
The spot has
Showers
and
Toilets
facilities.
There is
Food
available on the spot
Beware of the swimmers and other traffic on the water, in summer it can be very busy on the water. Ok for windsurfing beginners, but not good for kitesurfing beginners.
Webcams around Eiland van Maurik, Netherlands
Webcams around Eiland van Maurik, Netherlands
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Additional information
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Best months: March April May September October November
Best months: March April May September October November
