Brouwersdam
Netherlands · Kitesurf · Windsurf · Surfing · Wingfoil
- Best winds W, SW, NW
- Level Beginner · Intermediate · Pro
- Water Mixed
- Best months Mar–Nov
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About this spot
The Brouwersdam in the Dutch province of Zeeland separates the North Sea from the Brouwershavense Gat and ranks among the most visited kite and windsurf venues in the Netherlands. A classic North Sea wave rolls in on the sea side, kept to rarely more than a metre by a ring of sandbars some 5 km offshore, while the inner side holds sheltered flat water. The working winds are the North Sea westerlies, south-westerlies and north-westerlies, which arrive side to side-onshore and are usually steady and gust-free. South to south-east is offshore and best left to experienced riders.
When is the best time to visit the Brouwersdam? The dam is rideable on more than half the days of the year, with the main season running May to September when temperatures are kinder. Low tide brings the shallowest, flattest water; as the tide floods, the wave influence grows. It suits all levels – beginners stay on the inner flat water, wave riders work the sea side.
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Wind & weather through the year
According to model data for 2021–2025, January is the windiest month: on 43 % of days the wind blows at 12 knots or more from a direction that works at this spot for at least three daytime hours. It then mostly blows from the south-west. The most reliable period runs from October to February. The least wind is in March (24 %). In the warmer season (water from 15 °C), July brings the most wind days (40 %). The water ranges from about 6 to 21 °C over the year.
| Month | Wind days ≥ 12 kn | Avg wind | Direction | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
43 %
| 13 kn | SW | 6 °C | 6 °C |
| February |
38 %
| 13 kn | SW | 6 °C | 6 °C |
| March |
24 %
| 11 kn | SW | 8 °C | 8 °C |
| April |
27 %
| 12 kn | SW | 10 °C | 11 °C |
| May |
32 %
| 11 kn | SW | 14 °C | 14 °C |
| June |
25 %
| 10 kn | SW | 18 °C | 18 °C |
| July |
40 %
| 11 kn | SW | 19 °C | 20 °C |
| August |
34 %
| 11 kn | W | 19 °C | 21 °C |
| September |
30 %
| 10 kn | SW | 18 °C | 18 °C |
| October |
43 %
| 12 kn | SW | 14 °C | 15 °C |
| November |
39 %
| 12 kn | SW | 9 °C | 11 °C |
| December |
37 %
| 12 kn | SW | 7 °C | 8 °C |
Wind day = at least 3 hours at ≥ 12 kn in daylight (09:00–19:00 local time). Only hours with wind from W, SW, NW (usable according to the spot info) are counted. Model data (ECMWF IFS, approx. 9 km grid) – local venturi and thermal effects can be stronger. Weather data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0)
Insider tips
Parking lots P1 to P11 run along the dam – pick one according to wind direction so the wind sits side- or onshore. Catch low tide for flat water and the flooding tide for the wave. Kites of 7–10 m cover the typical west/south-west days.
⚠︎ Hazards
South to south-east wind is offshore – do not head out without backup. On the sea side, current and swell pick up on the flooding tide, and busy line-ups are common on strong onshore days.
All information without guarantee. Please check locally whether kiting, windsurfing, winging or surfing is currently allowed here – protected areas, swimming zones and seasonal closures change. You go on the water at your own risk.
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Kite camp at Brouwersdam, Netherlands
Kite school at Brouwersdam on the Dutch North Sea coast with a shallow shore area, right next to the "de Hoge Blok" campsite. Options are a taster lesson, a 3-day basic course and a 5-day kite camp.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brouwersdam suitable for beginners?
Yes. According to the spot info, Brouwersdam suits these levels: Beginner · Intermediate · Pro (water: Mixed). There are 3 surf schools nearby.
Which wind works at Brouwersdam?
Best with wind from W, SW, NW. In the windiest month (January), model data show the wind mostly blowing from the south-west.
When is the best time for Brouwersdam?
The best months are considered to be Mar–Nov. According to the wind statistics, July has the most wind days in the warmer season (water from 15 °C, 40 %); overall January is the windiest (43 %), but the water is cold then.
How warm is the water at Brouwersdam?
Over the year about 6 °C in January to 21 °C in August (model data).
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