Harlingen (Waddenzee)
Harlingen (Waddenzee) is a kitesurfing, windsurfing spot in Fryslân. See operating statistics (today, month, history) below.
- Region
- Fryslân
- Country
- Netherlands
- Sports
- Kitesurfing, Windsurfing
- Spot type
- Flat water
- Level
- Intermediate
Conditions and statistics
Kitesurfing
kitesurfing conditions today at Harlingen (Waddenzee)
Today, analysed conditions at Harlingen (Waddenzee) are not favourable for of kitesurfing.
kitesurfing conditions in November at Harlingen (Waddenzee)
Since the start of November, Harlingen (Waddenzee) has had favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 18% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 18%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 75%
- 18 to 24 knots : 25%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, July stands out as the most favorable for kitesurfing at Harlingen (Waddenzee) (40% of favorable daylight hours).
At the other end, April showed the lowest rate, with 9% of favorable daylight hours.
Over the last 12 months, 59% of favorable hours observed at Harlingen (Waddenzee) fell in the 12 to 17 knots range.
Compared with September, October lost 13 points of operating rate.
History of kitesurfing conditions at Harlingen (Waddenzee)
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 18% | 75% | 25% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 23% | 34% | 49% | 17% |
| September 2026 | 36% | 50% | 47% | 2% |
| August 2026 | 20% | 77% | 23% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 40% | 67% | 33% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 32% | 63% | 37% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 14% | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| April 2026 | 9% | 56% | 42% | 3% |
| March 2026 | 23% | 36% | 63% | 1% |
| February 2026 | 18% | 51% | 49% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 14% | 51% | 40% | 9% |
| December 2025 | 9% | 73% | 27% | 0% |
Windsurfing
windsurfing conditions today at Harlingen (Waddenzee)
Today, analysed conditions at Harlingen (Waddenzee) are not favourable for of windsurfing.
windsurfing conditions in November at Harlingen (Waddenzee)
Since the start of November, Harlingen (Waddenzee) has had favourable conditions for windsurfing during 18% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 18%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 75%
- 18 to 24 knots : 25%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, July stands out as the most favorable for windsurfing at Harlingen (Waddenzee) (40% of favorable daylight hours).
Conversely, April was the least favorable month, with 9% of favorable daylight hours.
The wind profile at Harlingen (Waddenzee) over complete months puts the 12 to 17 knots range first (59% of favorable hours).
October was 13 points behind September.
History of windsurfing conditions at Harlingen (Waddenzee)
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 18% | 75% | 25% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 23% | 34% | 49% | 17% |
| September 2026 | 36% | 50% | 47% | 2% |
| August 2026 | 20% | 77% | 23% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 40% | 67% | 33% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 32% | 63% | 37% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 14% | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| April 2026 | 9% | 56% | 42% | 3% |
| March 2026 | 23% | 36% | 63% | 1% |
| February 2026 | 18% | 51% | 49% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 14% | 51% | 40% | 9% |
| December 2025 | 9% | 73% | 27% | 0% |
Other nearby spots
- Kornwerderzand — 11.4 km
- Makkum — 12.9 km
- Workum — 22.4 km
- Terschelling-Groene Strand (wadzijde) — 25 km
- Hindeloopen — 26 km
- Terschelling- Noordzee Paal 9-11 — 28.1 km