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, Makkum has favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 100% of the analysed daylight hours.
Among favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 63%
- 18 to 24 knots : 38%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
kitesurfing conditions in November at Makkum
Since the start of November, Makkum has had favourable conditions for kitesurfing during 26% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 26%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 77%
- 18 to 24 knots : 23%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, September stands out as the most favorable for kitesurfing at Makkum (45% of favorable daylight hours).
Conversely, April was the least favorable month, with 15% of favorable daylight hours.
Over the last 12 months, 62% of favorable hours observed at Makkum fell in the 12 to 17 knots range.
October was 8 points behind September.
History of kitesurfing conditions at Makkum
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 26% | 77% | 23% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 37% | 42% | 47% | 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% |
Windsurfing
windsurfing conditions today at Makkum
Today, Makkum has favourable conditions for windsurfing during 100% of the analysed daylight hours.
Among favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 63%
- 18 to 24 knots : 38%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
windsurfing conditions in November at Makkum
Since the start of November, Makkum has had favourable conditions for windsurfing during 26% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 26%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 77%
- 18 to 24 knots : 23%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
Period: November 2026
What the statistics show
The most favorable month for windsurfing at Makkum in the analyzed period is September, with 45% 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 September, October lost 8 points of operating rate.
History of windsurfing conditions at Makkum
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 26% | 77% | 23% | 0% |
| October 2026 | 37% | 42% | 47% | 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% |
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