Makkum
Makkum 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 Makkum
Today, analysed conditions at Makkum are not favourable for of kitesurfing.
kitesurfing conditions in October at Makkum
Since the start of October, Makkum has had favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 41% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 41%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 40%
- 18 to 24 knots : 48%
- 25 knots and above : 12%
Period: October 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, November stands out as the most favorable for kitesurfing at Makkum (46% of favorable daylight hours).
Conversely, April was the least favorable month, with 15% of favorable daylight hours.
Over the last 12 months, 64% of favorable hours observed at Makkum fell in the 12 to 17 knots range.
September exceeded August by 20 points of operating rate.
History of kitesurfing conditions at Makkum
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 41% | 40% | 48% | 12% |
| September 2026 | 45% | 58% | 41% | 2% |
| August 2026 | 24% | 75% | 25% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 42% | 68% | 33% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 38% | 62% | 38% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 17% | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| April 2026 | 15% | 61% | 38% | 2% |
| March 2026 | 41% | 46% | 51% | 3% |
| February 2026 | 30% | 66% | 34% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 25% | 60% | 26% | 14% |
| December 2025 | 37% | 69% | 30% | 1% |
| November 2025 | 46% | 66% | 32% | 2% |
Windsurfing
windsurfing conditions today at Makkum
Today, analysed conditions at Makkum are not favourable for of windsurfing.
windsurfing conditions in October at Makkum
Since the start of October, Makkum has had favourable conditions for windsurfing during 41% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 41%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 40%
- 18 to 24 knots : 48%
- 25 knots and above : 12%
Period: October 2026
What the statistics show
The most favorable month for windsurfing at Makkum in the analyzed period is November, with 46% of favorable daylight hours.
Conversely, April was the least favorable month, with 15% of favorable daylight hours.
Across the period, favorable conditions were mainly associated with winds of 12 to 17 knots.
Compared with August, September gained 20 points of operating rate.
History of windsurfing conditions at Makkum
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 41% | 40% | 48% | 12% |
| September 2026 | 45% | 58% | 41% | 2% |
| August 2026 | 24% | 75% | 25% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 42% | 68% | 33% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 38% | 62% | 38% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 17% | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| April 2026 | 15% | 61% | 38% | 2% |
| March 2026 | 41% | 46% | 51% | 3% |
| February 2026 | 30% | 66% | 34% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 25% | 60% | 26% | 14% |
| December 2025 | 37% | 69% | 30% | 1% |
| November 2025 | 46% | 66% | 32% | 2% |
Other nearby spots
- Kornwerderzand — 3.2 km
- Workum — 10 km
- Harlingen (Waddenzee) — 12.9 km
- Hindeloopen — 13.5 km
- Vlieland (Wadkant) — 34.9 km
- Tjeukemeer — 35.3 km