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Rockanje is a large flatwater kitespot south of Rotterdam, popular with beginners and freestylers. Shallow water and sandbanks block direct ocean swell. Located at the 2e slag, next to Strandpaviljoen Egbert aan Zee. Downwind to Oostvoorne possible. L.A.B. Kitesurfschool based here. More info: NKV Spotkaart
NKV — Kitespot Rockanje
L.A.B. Kitesurfschool (2e slag, at Strandpaviljoen Egbert aan Zee)
Free parking behind the dyke. GPS: Rockanje beach, Voorne-Putten, Zuid-Holland. Access via N57/N218 from Rotterdam direction. Beachclub Havana: café and facilities. Check seasonal zone signs before rigging. Sandbank offshore blocks ocean swell — flatter water than typical North Sea spots.
North Sea — but sheltered by offshore sandbanks, giving flatter water than typical. Light waves to medium swell. Can do downwinder to Oostvoorne. Above 25 knots gets choppy. Tidal range. Cold year-round.
Beginner
Open all year round
April–September: kite only north of entry 2 and south of entry 1. Large sandbanks block direct ocean swell — choppy above 25 knots.
W/NW/N/NE onshore best. SW possible. Sandbanks reduce swell — flatter conditions than open North Sea. Good for beginners and freestyle. Downwinder possible to Oostvoorne (ride back upwind or arrange shuttle). Year-round.
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