Vlieland (Wadkant)
Vlieland (Wadkant) is a windsurfing spot in Fryslân. See operating statistics (today, month, history) below.
- Region
- Fryslân
- Country
- Netherlands
- Sports
- Windsurfing
- Spot type
- Flat water
- Level
- Expert
Conditions and statistics
Windsurfing
windsurfing conditions today at Vlieland (Wadkant)
Today, Vlieland (Wadkant) has favourable conditions for windsurfing during 60% of the analysed daylight hours.
Among favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 67%
- 18 to 24 knots : 33%
- 25 knots and above : 0%
windsurfing conditions in October at Vlieland (Wadkant)
Since the start of October, Vlieland (Wadkant) has had favourable conditions for windsurfing during 19% of the analysed daylight hours.
Operating rate: 19%
Distribution of favourable hours:
- 12 to 17 knots : 68%
- 18 to 24 knots : 26%
- 25 knots and above : 5%
Period: October 2026
What the statistics show
Among complete months available, November stands out as the most favorable for windsurfing at Vlieland (Wadkant) (50% of favorable daylight hours).
At the other end, July showed the lowest rate, with 5% of favorable daylight hours.
Over the last 12 months, 55% of favorable hours observed at Vlieland (Wadkant) fell in the 12 to 17 knots range.
Compared with July, August gained 10 points of operating rate.
History of windsurfing conditions at Vlieland (Wadkant)
| Month | Performance | 12 to 17 knots | 18 to 24 knots | 25 knots and above |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 19% | 68% | 26% | 5% |
| September 2026 | 13% | 71% | 22% | 6% |
| August 2026 | 14% | 58% | 42% | 0% |
| July 2026 | 5% | 67% | 33% | 0% |
| June 2026 | 24% | 69% | 28% | 3% |
| May 2026 | 13% | 85% | 15% | 0% |
| April 2026 | 14% | 57% | 37% | 7% |
| March 2026 | 30% | 47% | 40% | 14% |
| February 2026 | 25% | 54% | 46% | 0% |
| January 2026 | 19% | 63% | 29% | 8% |
| December 2025 | 48% | 42% | 55% | 3% |
| November 2025 | 50% | 35% | 56% | 9% |
Other nearby spots
- Vlieland Noordzee — 9.5 km
- Terschelling-Groene Strand (wadzijde) — 21.3 km
- Terschelling- Noordzee Paal 9-11 — 28.6 km
- Harlingen (Waddenzee) — 31.7 km
- Kornwerderzand — 31.7 km
- Makkum — 34.9 km