Brouwersdam Kitesurf Spot in Zeeland
Europe Kiteboard Spot in Netherlands
Brouwersdam offers a beautiful kitesurfing location with a wide sandy beach in the Netherlands, and acres of shallow water perfect for beginners to advanced kitesurfers alike. At low tide you’ll find the shallowest and flattest water with the waves picking up towards high tide, so there can be vastly different conditions depending on the tide. It’s a remote kite spot backed by sand dunes, and due to its location on the North sea coast the wind conditions are often perfect for kitesurfing with over 50% of days kiteable throughout the year. Of course being in Northern Europe the temperature can be a big deciding factor in your enjoyment on the water, but in the summer months this is a picture perfect European kitesurfing destination, with various campsites nearby, a variety of beachside restaurants and a great vibe.
Brouwersdam Kitesurfing wind conditions
There are designated kitesurfing areas here, marked by yellow buoys. Be aware this is also a popular spot for kite landboarding, kite buggying and blow karts, so just have your wits about you on the beach and look for other beach users.
The windiest months in Northern Europe are the winter months, but they are also the months when you are most likely to lose a finger to frostbite and therefore for advanced kitesurfers and sadists only. So the main season in Brouwersdam is during the summer months from May until September, when the temperature is much more reasonable and you’re less likely to die of hypothermia! Wind is frontal in Europe (i.e. not entirely consistent) but the thermal wind can help to stabilise it, so keep an eye on the forecast for Brouwersdam and go when it looks good. Luckily there are a lot of windy days here, but if you aren’t sure about the forecast the best option is to contact the local kite schools for more information and they can let you know if it’s worth the trip.
At low tide you’ll get the flattest water for freestyle kiteboarding, and as the tide rises is when the waves will come through and it might be more fun with a surf board. Be aware of strong currents as the tide moves in and out, and check the tides before your trip so you aren’t disappointed.
body wear
- long neo
- short neo
downwinder
- No
ride type
- freeride
- freestyle
- hydrofoil
- wakestyle
skill level
- beginner
- intermediate
- advanced
- professional
spot type
- ocean
starting area
- sandy beach
water condition
- choppy
- flat water
wind daytime
- all day
wind type
- constant
Impressions
Wind Stats for Brouwersdam Kiteboarding
Around the Kiteboarding Spot Brouwersdam
The local area offers a nice relaxing atmosphere in a remote spot, and in the case of non windy days it’s also possible to surf nearby, go on a SUP tour, go wakeboarding at the local cable park, or just rent a bike and enjoy cycling around. In the evenings you can chill at the campsite, hang out with other kitesurfers at one of the kite centres, or head into Renesse for a more lively party scene. Food wise there are a number of places on the beach to grab a bite to eat, and for more options the nearby towns offer a good range of cuisines.
camper parking
- Only by day
car parking
- At the spot
emergency
- A rescue service
- Kite repair
has restaurant
- Yes
has toilet
- Yes
has shower
- Yes
How to get to Brouwersdam and how to bring it about while you're there
You’ll definitely want a car or a camper van to move around here, as public transport isn’t really an option, and particularly if you want to have the freedom to explore the area then your own transport is essential. Any international travellers would be best served flying to Rotterdam (RTM) and hiring a car from there.
accommodation
- near the spot
public transport
- Mellow
rental cars
- Recommended
Notice
Kiting only allowed between the yellow bouys. Watch out for the strong current when water is rising.
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