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Ijsselmeer / Makkum, Netherlands

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Ijsselmeer / Makkum, Netherlands is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
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.
Ijsselmeer / Makkum, Netherlands is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
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
A7, and northwest of Bolsward follow signs to Makkum. Park at the big car parking next to the pyramid-shape building (turn right before the wooden bridge and drive all the way to the end). Walk onto the camping and keep right. On the end of the pier/ mole, you'll find the small kitebeach on the left.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Amsterdam (AMS)
120km from spot
Rotterdam (RTM)
180km from spot
Brussels (BRU)
320km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
A7, and northwest of Bolsward follow signs to Makkum. Park at the big car parking next to the pyramid-shape building (turn right before the wooden bridge and drive all the way to the end). Walk onto the camping and keep right. On the end of the pier/ mole, you'll find the small kitebeach on the left.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Amsterdam (AMS)
120km from spot
Rotterdam (RTM)
180km from spot
Brussels (BRU)
320km from spot

Ijsselmeer / Makkum, Netherlands, next to Bolsward, Makkum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Riding Conditions in Ijsselmeer / Makkum, Netherlands
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Air: October to May: 0-15°C. Water: From October to May you need a wetsuit, in December/January it can get cold (around 0°C). January to May unpredictable, can be anything. October to December usually cloudy/rainy weather though in this period, especially when there's wind.
There is Frontal wind at Ijsselmeer / Makkum, Netherlands.
Best winds in spring and fall.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Ijsselmeer / Makkum, Netherlands are March, April, October and November .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Air: October to May: 0-15°C. Water: From October to May you need a wetsuit, in December/January it can get cold (around 0°C). January to May unpredictable, can be anything. October to December usually cloudy/rainy weather though in this period, especially when there's wind.
There is Frontal wind at Ijsselmeer / Makkum, Netherlands.
Best winds in spring and fall.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Ijsselmeer / Makkum, Netherlands are March, April, October and November .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Ijsselmeer / Makkum, Netherlands is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Sandy beach. Spot closed from May 1st to October 1st.
Flat to choppy water. Shallow area.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Ijsselmeer / Makkum, Netherlands is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Sandy beach. Spot closed from May 1st to October 1st.
Flat to choppy water. Shallow area.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Mole .

Beach risks reported: Shells,Trees,None .
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Mole .

Beach risks reported: Shells,Trees,None .
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Ijsselmeer / Makkum, Netherlands.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
The spot is open for kitesurfing from 1st of October to 1st of May. The area inside the bay between the pier/ mole and the holiday park is restricted for kitesurfing. You have to stay outside the yellow bouys. Read the large blue sign or ask the locals before you go out.
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