Kornwerderzand is a couple of kilometers away from wingfoil spot Makkum. By car it’s 15 minutes and by water it is about 3-5 kilometers.
The advantage of going to wingfoil at Kornwerderzand is that the water is deep enough for foiling, especially compared to Makkum. In Makkum you have to walk about 500 to 800 meters into the water before it gets deep enough, in Kornwerderzand you are up on the foil straight away. The beach is called Strand Kornwerderzand, and it is a bit lesser-known but highly appealing spot for wingfoilers in the Netherlands.
Located near the Afsluitdijk, this beach offers a variety of conditions that can satisfy both beginners and experienced riders.
Wingfoil Kornwerderzand – conditions
The wind at Strand Kornwerderzand is generally consistent, with the most common wind directions being southwest and northwest. Speeds can range from 10 to 20 knots, providing suitable conditions for wingfoilers at all skill levels. Beginners will appreciate the steady winds, while experienced foilers can challenge themselves with higher wind speeds.
About Kornwerderzand: historical significance
Kornwerderzand is a location with historical significance, situated at the eastern end of the Afsluitdijk, a major dam and causeway in the Netherlands. Built in the early 1930s, the Afsluitdijk was a monumental engineering project aimed at preventing flooding from the Zuiderzee, a saltwater inlet of the North Sea. Kornwerderzand hosts a set of sluices and locks that control the water levels between the IJsselmeer and the Wadden Sea. During World War II, it was also the site of a military defense line.
Over the years, Kornwerderzand has transformed from a purely functional structure into a recreational area where water sports enthusiasts, including wingfoilers, gather to enjoy the unique wind and water conditions created by this man-made marvel.
