Kessenich, Belgium
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Kessenich, Belgium !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Kessenich, Belgium !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
30-45 minutes by car from Maastricht (NL) or Aachen (Ger).
Nearest Airports
Distance
130km from spot
125km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
30-45 minutes by car from Maastricht (NL) or Aachen (Ger).
Nearest Airports
Distance
130km from spot
125km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Kessenich, Belgium
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Typical west European weather with lots of rain - too cold from approx. December to February. Warm summer days just shorts possible, otherwise wetsuit always needed.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
There is Frontal wind at Kessenich, Belgium.
SW is the usual direction, perfectly suitable for this spot. Suitable for 180°- winds from SE over SW to NW. The rest is offshore and more gusty. Generally gusty winds.
Wind usually blows from S, SSW, SW and WSW, W on the spot.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Typical west European weather with lots of rain - too cold from approx. December to February. Warm summer days just shorts possible, otherwise wetsuit always needed.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW .
There is Frontal wind at Kessenich, Belgium.
SW is the usual direction, perfectly suitable for this spot. Suitable for 180°- winds from SE over SW to NW. The rest is offshore and more gusty. Generally gusty winds.
Wind usually blows from S, SSW, SW and WSW, W on the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Kessenich, Belgium is a Flat spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy and fairly wide beach (although it's a lake) with some small stones however. Many beach goers during summer.
Small lake with flat to choppy water. Deep water. During summer many swimmers and boats.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Kessenich, Belgium is a Flat spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy and fairly wide beach (although it's a lake) with some small stones however. Many beach goers during summer.
Small lake with flat to choppy water. Deep water. During summer many swimmers and boats.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water, be careful of Swimmers and Boats .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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 and Boats .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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Additional information
The spot is not good for beginners, because the wind is often gusty and the water is deep.
Webcams around Kessenich, Belgium
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Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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There are 4 kitesurf schools and 33 kitesurf spots in Belgium.
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Kessenich, Belgium
