Kitesurfing in Zandvoort
Flying over the water and towering jumps: kitesurfing is a great adrenaline rush and fantastic to watch.
Kitesurfing in Zandvoort
Kitesurfing is perhaps one of the coolest sports on the water and gives a huge kick! Imagine surfing across the water with the wind in your hair. Not to mention the immensely high jumps you can make! Zandvoort’s beaches are ideal for letting the wind pull you forward and get your dose of adrenaline. And even if kitesurfing isn’t for you, you’ll still feast your eyes.
North Sea Watersports
At Strandpaviljoen Bodhi Beach on Zandvoort’s south beach, you will find North Sea Watersports, the place to be if you want to learn to kitesurf. Here you can learn to kite in a group, in pairs or individually. Thanks to direct radio communication with your instructor, you get immediate feedback and instructions while on the water. As a result, you will learn to kitesurf up to 3 times faster! Whether you are 8 years old or 80: you will master kiting in no time. And apart from kitesurfing, other water sports are not missing from the offer. So if kite is too fast for you, you can always book a surf or sup lesson.
Watersports Centre The Spot
Centre located on the Zandvoort beach is Zandvoort’s water sports centre: The Spot. From the end of April to the end of September, you can learn to kitesurf here. And you can do so from the age of 11! Because although it seems difficult, kitesurfing is the easiest form of surfing. During the lessons, you will learn to control the kite, make your first water start and make your first metres on a board. And of course you will learn the necessary safety skills and gain knowledge of the wind, the equipment, the sea and your surroundings. If you can already surf, supp or kite but don’t have your own equipment, you can rent equipment at The Spot.
Moana
Experience the fun and excitement of kitesurfing at Moana Surfschool on Zandvoort’s beautiful South Beach. This school offers professional guidance and lessons for both beginners and experienced kitesurfers. With their passion for the sport and attention to personal development, Moana ensures an unforgettable experience on the water. And because the South Beach is somewhat secluded, you have all the space you need to practise and don’t have to worry about someone getting in your way, or vice versa. Discover kitesurfing in a unique environment and get ready for adventure at Moana Surf School.
Kitefoiling
Kiteboarding is one of the latest developments in water sports. It is similar to regular kitesurfing, except that under your board is a long fin. Go to Zandvoort in a good wind and you will see a sea full of kitesurfers making the highest jumps. Whereas for normal kiting you need sufficient wind, you can also kitefoil with little wind. Because of the speed, the fin pushes you upwards, giving you less resistance. So a little wind is enough to make airtime. Try it yourself! In addition to surfing, supping and kitesurfing, you can also take a lesson in wingfoiling and kitefoiling at The Spot Water Sports Centre.
Surfing
The North Sea off Zandvoort is ideal for surfing. There are no metre-high waves, but the surf and current is perfect for an ideal day of surfing. And certainly for learning to surf. At the various water sports schools in Zandvoort, you can book a surfing lesson and take your first steps on the water. So if kitesurfing is too fast for you, if it still seems a bit too exciting or if you just want to go surfing, book a surfing lesson.
Suppen in Zandvoort
Supping is not only reserved for calm inland waters such as a lake or canal. You can also paddle in the sea. Of course, there does not have to be a strong wind, and there is always some wave action, but once through the surf you can paddle across the sea in a wonderfully relaxed way. How about a sunset suples at the end of a hot beach day? Sounds good right?
Weather in Zandvoort
Partly cloudy, 23.2°C
Wind speed: 9.3 knots / 17.2 km/h
Wind direction: NW
Weather forecast
For kitesurfing, you need a bit of wind, of course. Check the forecast to see if conditions are ideal for a great day of kiting.
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Rental and lessons
There are several surf schools in Zandvoort where you can go as a beginner and advanced. You can take lessons at different levels, hire equipment or store your own. And of course you are welcome to have a drink afterwards at the nearby beach pavilions.
During the lessons, you will learn all about kite control and body dragging and make your water start and your first metres on the kite under intensive guidance. Of course, the wind plays a big role in kitesurfing, so if the wind is too little or too much for beginners, the lesson can be rescheduled.
Beach pavilions
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Tent 6
An intimate beach pavilion with wood stoves and vintage furniture.
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Rapa Nui
Escape, relax and enjoy the sun, sea and hospitality at the beach of Zandvoort.
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Paal 69
At Paal 69 you can enjoy the natural rhythm of beach life, a place where everyone is welcome.
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ONS Paviljoen 11
ONS Paviljoen 11 is a cozy beach pavilion, located in the heart of Zandvoort. The atmosphere is informal, child-friendly and stroller/wheelchair easily accessible.
Beach pavilion