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IJmuiden is one of the major kitesurf complexes on the Noord-Holland coast, with multiple zones near the entrance to the North Sea Canal (Noordzeekanaal). The spot is divided into several zones:
Consistent SW/W/NW wind. Good for freeride, foil, and surf. 30 min from Amsterdam.
Beach club Hightide (IJmuiderslag) — official PLKB test center, kite shop, hot showers. Kiteschool APEX Adventures (IJmuiderslag). Beach-In beach club (open 7 days/week). IJmuiden Surf/Zuidpier sector: nearest shop in Wijk aan Zee or IJmuiden town.
Zone 3 (IJmuiderslag): park at top of steep access road — long walk down to beach (~300m). Summer: max 2h free or pay again every 2h. Zone 1 (Zuidpier): large parking lot. GPS IJmuiderslag: IJmuiderslag beach, IJmuiden. GPS Zuidpier: Zuidpier, IJmuiden. Access from A9/A22, follow signs to IJmuiden then beach.
North Sea — choppy to light waves. Zone 1 (Zuidpier): shallow up to 100m, ideal beginners/foiling. Zone 3 (IJmuiderslag): currents stronger offshore. Large tidal range. Cold: 3/2mm summer, 5/4mm winter.
Beginner
Open all year round
Large parking lot at the Zuidpier (Zone 1). For IJmuiderslag (Zone 3): parking at the top of the steep access road — long walk down to the beach. Summer: max 2h without fee or pay again every 2 hours.
Currents near Zone 3 (IJmuiderslag) can be strong — keep close to the pier. Shallow water up to 100m from the pier (Zone 1) is safe for beginners. Zone 3 open year-round but currents stronger further out. Parking is tricky in summer at IJmuiderslag: max 2 hours or pay again every 2h.
SW/W/NW/N/NE onshore. SW dominant. Consistent sea breeze. Year-round. Best Oct–Mar (strongest wind). Zone 1 more sheltered near pier. Zone 3 more exposed. 30 min from Amsterdam — perfect after-work session spot.
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