Kijkduin (The Hague – North Section)

Kijkduin (North Section) is a North Sea kitesurfing spot centered around the Zandmotor-linked lagoon, giving shallow, flat-water conditions very close to shore. One of its defining benefits for learners is the ability to stand in many areas, with the open ocean a short distance away offering more chop and small-wave character. Wind is most consistent in the spring and autumn, with best months commonly given as March, April, May, September, October, and November. Typical wind speeds are described around 15–25 knots, and the wind is generally framed as westerly/southwesterly and North Sea-driven. Providers also note that conditions can be more variable with respect to surf detail and nearshore texture, especially onshore. Safety is strongly tied to local coastal features: wave breakers (groynes) are present along the beach, and providers highlight them as a key hazard to avoid riding too close to. Summer brings additional caution for beachgoers and swimming-zone restrictions (May to September), while current strength can vary—some descriptions emphasize very limited currents in the lagoon, while other notes call out moderate longshore currents around tidal changes. Practically, the spot is described as easy to access from The Hague and set up with common beach facilities such as toilets and showers, plus parking nearby (availability can be tighter during busy weekends). For riders, the combination of a calm shallow option (lagoon) and nearby more dynamic open-ocean conditions makes it suitable for progression from lessons through freeride and freestyle, with intermediate surfers also finding beach-break options when swell and wind line up.