WWS

Netherlands · Netherlands

Brouwersdam, Netherlands

12kts

WSW · Windsaison

Brouwersdam serves up 167+ windy days yearly with flat water perfect for skill work. Trade-offs: constant boat traffic, tide-dependent launch zones, and brutal winter water temps.

BeginnerIntermediateFreerideFoil
12kts
Durchschnittswind
168
Windtage / Jahr
15:00–18:00
Beste Windzeit
WSW
Hauptwindrichtung

Lage

Nächste Flughäfen
Airport - Amsterdam
Koordinaten
51.7631, 3.8524
Karte öffnen

Monatliches Windprofil (Peak-Fenster)

18
Jan
17
Feb
15
Mär
17
Apr
15
Mai
16
Jun
15
Jul
15
Aug
16
Sep
17
Okt
16
Nov
16
Dez

Jan

52%

fahrbar

18.1 kts

Feb

53%

fahrbar

16.6 kts

Mär

34%

fahrbar

15.1 kts

Apr

45%

fahrbar

17.2 kts

Mai

50%

fahrbar

14.7 kts

Jun

45%

fahrbar

15.9 kts

Jul

35%

fahrbar

14.8 kts

Aug

34%

fahrbar

15.3 kts

Sep

52%

fahrbar

16 kts

Okt

47%

fahrbar

16.7 kts

Nov

47%

fahrbar

16.1 kts

Dez

58%

fahrbar

16.3 kts

Beste Windrichtungen

  • WSW
  • SW
  • SSW
  • S
  • W

Wasserbedingungen

  • Ocean
  • Flat Water

Beste Monate

Jan
Feb
Mär
Apr
Mai
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Okt
Nov
Dez

Gefahren

  • Shallow water and mudflats at low tide require careful navigation and awareness of tide times
  • Boat traffic in this busy waterway demands constant vigilance and predictable positioning
  • Cold water temperatures increase hypothermia risk, especially in winter months
  • Variable wind conditions and thermal effects from nearby land can create gusty, unpredictable patterns

Was das für dich heißt

  • Auf ankernde Boote und markierte Fahrrinnen achten
  • Im Stehbereich auf Finnen und Leinen achten

Ausstattung

  • Kitesurfing schools and rental shops at Brouwersdam beach
  • Parking facilities and beach access near the launch area
  • Local restaurants and cafes within walking distance of the beach
  • Facilities at nearby marinas and water sports centers

Lokale Tipps

Check tide tables before sessions as the shallow water and extensive mudflats significantly impact usable launch areas. This spot offers consistent wind with 167+ windy days annually, making it excellent for building skills regardless of season.

Einstieg & Strand

The flat water and sandy beach provide ideal beginner launch conditions, though you must time your session with tidal cycles to avoid mudflats. Southwest to westerly winds work best for launching from this exposed location.

Lokale Regeln

Stay clear of commercial boat channels and respect other water users; coordinate with fellow kiteboarders to maintain safe spacing in this busy recreational area. Always yield to larger vessels and maintain predictable movement.

Was anziehen

A 5/4mm wetsuit is essential year-round due to cold North Sea water temperatures; upgrade to 6/5mm for winter months (December-February). Consider a hooded vest for additional warmth during extended sessions.

Was einpacken

Kite-Größen

  • 14–17 mLeichtwind, unter 14 kn
  • 11–14 mtypische Sessions, 14–22 kn

Boards

  • Twintip — universell, gehört ins Gepäck
  • Hydrofoil — Leichtwind-Spot, fahrbar ab ca. 10 kn

Was anziehen (nach Klima)

Im Wasser
4/3-mm-Neoprenanzug mit Schuhen.
An Land
Isolierte Jacke und Mütze — im Zwiebelprinzip.

Abgeleitet aus dem Breitengrad des Spots (kühl-gemäßigte Zone) und der aktuellen Saison.

Vorfahrt & Verhalten

  1. 1Wer ins Wasser startet, hat Vorrang vor Ridern, die reinkommen.
  2. 2Der Luv-Rider weicht aus — Kite hoch halten, wenn du über einem tiefen Rider passierst.
  3. 3Steuerbordbug (rechte Hand vorn) hat Vorfahrt beim Kreuzen.
  4. 4Wer überholt, hält sich aus der Linie des langsameren Riders.
  5. 5Wellenreiten: Der Rider in der Welle hat sie — kein Drop-in.

Spot-Guide

The Experience

Brouwersdam is a working waterway, not a resort. You get consistent wind and genuinely flat water—rare in Europe. The tradeoff is sharing space with ferries, barges, and commercial traffic that won't stop for you. Low tide shrinks your usable launch zone. High tide opens it up. Miss the tide window and you're walking.

Wind & Conditions

Southwesterly to westerly winds average 12 knots with thermal effects that shift patterns between morning and afternoon. Summer heating creates gustiness; don't assume a calm dawn forecast holds through the session. Rideable year-round, but winter conditions are colder, not windier. Consistency matters more than power here.

Water

Flat water makes this a progression machine—you can dial technique without fighting chop. Shallowness keeps it smooth but demands tide awareness. Winter water (November–March) requires a hood and booties; hypothermia risk is real, not theoretical.

Boat traffic is constant. Stay predictable, stay visible, stay out of the main channel. You can't zone out.

Who It's For

Intermediate kiters drilling technique and building consistency. Not for adrenaline seekers. Cold-water tolerance and tide management are non-negotiable.

Infrastructure

Schools, rentals, parking, and cafes nearby. Proper water sports hub with marina facilities.