Season
Mar–Nov
Peak
Apr–Oct
Winds
SW–NW (North Sea)
Typical
12–22 kt
Water
8–18°C
Level
Beginner-friendly
Kiteboardschool.nl
IKOKijkduin (Zandmotor) / Scheveningen
KitesurfSurf
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Kiteboardschool.nl holds IKO Pro accreditation, a higher tier than standard IKO, and has been a dominant name at the Kijkduin Zandmotor for over a decade. It runs an instructor-training programme and covers wave surfing and SUP alongside kite, with reviews praising the calm flat-water conditions at the Zandmotor.
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Kitesurfschool.nl (IKISU)
IKOZwarte Pad, Scheveningen
KitesurfWing
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Kitesurfschool.nl, branded IKISU, has run kite lessons in the Netherlands since 1999 and teaches kitesurfing and wingfoiling from the Down Under Beach venue at Zwarte Pad, Scheveningen. Lessons run daily, with changing rooms and a covered theory area on site.
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Kitesurfspot
IKOKijkduin (Sand Engine), The Hague
KitesurfWing
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Kitesurfspot operates from a kite hut beside Birds Beach Club at Strandslag 2, Kijkduin, where the shallow Sand Engine lagoon gives controlled flat-water conditions for learning. It offers one-to-five-day kite courses and wingfoil lessons using Ozone and Mystic gear, plus rental and guided downwinders.
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Scheveningen is The Hague's big urban beach, and most kite lessons happen a few kilometres south at the Zandmotor, an artificial sand peninsula at Kijkduin that creates shallow, wave-free flat water on its lee side, one of the safest places to learn in the country.
Common questions
When is the best time to learn in Scheveningen?
The kite season in Scheveningen runs Mar–Nov, and most reliable from Apr–Oct. Expect around 12–22 kt, typically the SW–NW (North Sea).
Is Scheveningen good for beginners?
Yes. Scheveningen is a beginner-friendly spot, and the schools listed here run courses from your very first lesson.
Do I need to bring my own gear?
No. The 3 schools in Scheveningen include equipment in their lessons, and most also rent kites and boards once you can ride independently.
How long does it take to get riding?
Most people need roughly six to twelve hours over three to five days to get up and riding upwind on their own. The schools in Scheveningen run this as a structured course rather than one-off sessions.
What should I bring?
Just swimwear and sun protection. The schools provide everything else: kite, board, harness and a wetsuit. The water here runs 8–18°C.
Should I book lessons ahead?
Yes, especially around the Apr–Oct peak, when the wind is most reliable and courses fill up. Booking ahead also lets the school match you to the right instructor and conditions.