Air: May to August about 15-30°C, September to April: 0-15°C. Water: May to August fine (a shorty will do), from September to April you need a wetsuit, in December/January it can get cold (around 0°C). January to August unpredictable, can be anything. September to December usually cloudy/rainy weather though in this period, especially when there's wind.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Petten, Netherlands.
Best winds in spring and fall.
Wind
usually
blows
from WSW, W and WNW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Petten, Netherlands are
March, April, May, September, October and November
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Air: May to August about 15-30°C, September to April: 0-15°C. Water: May to August fine (a shorty will do), from September to April you need a wetsuit, in December/January it can get cold (around 0°C). January to August unpredictable, can be anything. September to December usually cloudy/rainy weather though in this period, especially when there's wind.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Petten, Netherlands.
Best winds in spring and fall.
Wind
usually
blows
from WSW, W and WNW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Petten, Netherlands are
March, April, May, September, October and November
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Petten, Netherlands is a
Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Sandy beach. In front of the village narrow, further north wider.
Wave breakers every 100 m.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Petten, Netherlands is a
Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Sandy beach. In front of the village narrow, further north wider.
Wave breakers every 100 m.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
June, July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents, Wavebreakers and Stones
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
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
June, July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents, Wavebreakers and Stones
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Petten beach is not a spot for beginners, there are strong currents and beach breakers. Lifeguards will check if you can kitesurf or not. If you are a beginner you are not allowed to surf this spot.
Webcams around Petten, Netherlands
Webcams around Petten, Netherlands
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Additional information
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Best months: March April May September October November
