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West / Schiermonnikoog (Paal 3)

West / Schiermonnikoog (Paal 3)

The Netherlands

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Overview

Schiermonnikoog is the most north-eastern Dutch island of the Wadden Islands, accessible by ferry from Lauwersoog (~45 min). Almost car-free island (only residents can drive) — absolute calm, unique atmosphere. Described as "the most northerly kite spot in the Netherlands".

The main spot is at the end of the Badweg, between beach poles 3 and 5 (Paal 3-5), on the North Sea side. Extremely wide beach. Dual personality system depending on the tide: at high tide a large lagoon forms between the sandbank and the beach — perfect flat water for beginners and freestyle (long runs possible over several km). At low tide, the sandbank emerges and the lagoon disappears — only the open sea (with small to medium waves) remains rideable. The 2nd sandbank (beyond the lagoon) generates beautiful waves for advanced riders. Kite allowed all year round on the North Sea side. Kite prohibited on the Wadden Sea side.

Particularity: the former lagoon (widely described) has partially migrated — the new sandbank is gradually rising; the configuration evolves from year to year.

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Local association recommendations
KiteMobile — mobile school operating on Schiermonnikoog. Surfclub Schiermonnikoog — vlonder (pontoons) directly on the Paal 3 spot (Badweg). Antix Sports — kite lessons on the island.
Spot functioning
Ferry from Lauwersoog (~45 min). No rental cars — get around by bicycle (rental on the island). Spot at the end of the Badweg. Surf club + kite school directly on the spot (wooden vlonder/pontoon). Kite all year round, no time restriction on the North Sea side. Lagoon rideable around high tide. Check local current conditions (specific spots according to NKV).
Spot opening date

Open all year round

Kite allowed all year round on the North Sea side, between poles Paal 3 and Paal 5 (Badweg). Kite and windsurfing strictly prohibited on the Wadden Sea side.

Required level

Intermediate

Wind specificities
SW/W/NW: dominant and best — side-onshore left, stable sea wind. NW: best waves on the 2nd sandbank. NE: lagoon always flat, free wind from the sea. S/SE: offshore — to be avoided. In strong NW (several days): mast-high waves possible beyond the sandbank. Wind generally constant and maritime. Buggy, blokart and flyboard also practised on the firm beach (hard sand).
Hazards
Kite prohibited on the entire Wadden Sea side of the island — North Sea only. Significant tidal current (atypical current compared to other Dutch spots according to NKV). Stronger current during spring tides (springtij). Waves present at high tide — beginner level only in the lagoon with moderate wind. No cars on the island — rescue takes longer to arrive. Wad prohibited: do not kite south of the island.
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