Lauwersmeer
Lauwersmeer 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
- Expert
Conditions and statistics
Kitesurfing
kitesurfing conditions today at Lauwersmeer
Today, Lauwersmeer has favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 100% of the analysed daylight hours.
Among favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 0%
- 18 to 24 knots : 100%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
kitesurfing conditions in October at Lauwersmeer
Since the start of October, Lauwersmeer has had favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 67% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 67%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 38%
- 18 to 24 knots : 50%
- 25 knots and above : 12%
Period: October 2026
What the statistics show
Over the last 12 complete months, January was the most favorable for kitesurfing at Lauwersmeer, with 75% of favorable daylight hours.
At the other end, May showed the lowest rate, with 31% of favorable daylight hours.
Across the period, favorable conditions were mainly associated with winds of 12 to 17 knots.
A seasonal pattern appears: the most favorable months cluster between November and February.
History of kitesurfing conditions at Lauwersmeer
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 67% | 38% | 50% | 12% |
| September 2026 | 59% | 61% | 37% | 2% |
| August 2026 | 43% | 85% | 15% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 56% | 67% | 33% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 41% | 70% | 30% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 31% | 85% | 11% | 4% |
| April 2026 | 52% | 81% | 17% | 2% |
| March 2026 | 47% | 52% | 44% | 4% |
| February 2026 | 69% | 63% | 37% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 75% | 62% | 27% | 12% |
| December 2025 | 69% | 59% | 41% | 0% |
| November 2025 | 73% | 57% | 43% | 1% |
Windsurfing
windsurfing conditions today at Lauwersmeer
Today, Lauwersmeer has favourable conditions for windsurfing during 100% of the analysed daylight hours.
Among favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 0%
- 18 to 24 knots : 100%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
windsurfing conditions in October at Lauwersmeer
Since the start of October, Lauwersmeer has had favourable conditions for windsurfing during 67% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 67%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 38%
- 18 to 24 knots : 50%
- 25 knots and above : 12%
Period: October 2026
What the statistics show
Over the last 12 complete months, January was the most favorable for windsurfing at Lauwersmeer, with 75% of favorable daylight hours.
Conversely, May was the least favorable month, with 31% of favorable daylight hours.
Across the period, favorable conditions were mainly associated with winds of 12 to 17 knots.
Over the analyzed period, conditions for windsurfing are clearly more favorable from November to February.
History of windsurfing conditions at Lauwersmeer
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 67% | 38% | 50% | 12% |
| September 2026 | 59% | 61% | 37% | 2% |
| August 2026 | 43% | 85% | 15% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 56% | 67% | 33% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 41% | 70% | 30% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 31% | 85% | 11% | 4% |
| April 2026 | 52% | 81% | 17% | 2% |
| March 2026 | 47% | 52% | 44% | 4% |
| February 2026 | 69% | 63% | 37% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 75% | 62% | 27% | 12% |
| December 2025 | 69% | 59% | 41% | 0% |
| November 2025 | 73% | 57% | 43% | 1% |
Other nearby spots
- Lauwersoog-Waddenzee — 0.3 km
- Schiermonnikoog (Noordzee, Paal 3) — 9.8 km
- Ameland, Waddenzee, Nes — 25.9 km
- Ameland Noordzee — 27.4 km
- Harlingen (Waddenzee) — 56.2 km
- Terschelling- Noordzee Paal 9-11 — 58.3 km