Kitesurfing spot IJmuiden Zuidpier (South pier)

Description kitesurfing spot IJmuiden South pier:
Kitesurfing spot IJmuiden Zuidpier consists of 2 zones. An activity zone and a recreation zone. The kite spot turns into kite surfing spot IJmuiderslag (zone 3 & 4).

Kitesurf spot IJmuiden Zuidpier

IJmuiden Zuidpier beach has 2 zones where the following activities are permitted:

Zone 1: Kite surfing all year round.
Zone 2: Prohibited kite surfing during high season.

For zone 1, there is a strip of 40 meters up to the tide line that is free for hikers, so that they are not hindered by the activities. There will be a launch and landing zone for your kite in zone 1, this is indicated by yellow flags.

Zone 1 Activity area

– Blokart and kitebuggy (see game rules)
– Flying a kite
– Ball sports (no golf)
– kite surfing
– Wave surfing (see rules)
– windsurfing
– SUP-ing
– Rafting
– Kayaking
– Activities organized by event agencies
– Hiking
– Horse riding only during high season (1 Oct -1 April)
– Dogs only outside high season (1 Oct -1 April)

Zone 2 Recreation area

– Beach recreation
– Swimming
– Ball sports (no golf)
– Kitesurfing only during high season (1 Oct -1 April)
– Wave surfing (see rules)
– Windsurfing only during high season (1 Oct-1 April)
– SUP-ing
– Rafting
– Kayaking
– Fishing with fishing rod only during high season (1 Oct-1 April)
– Hiking
– Horse riding only during high season (1 Oct -1 April) – Dogs only outside high season (1 Oct -1 April)

Rules and regulations

The  rules are important to keep it fun and safe for everyone. Therefore, stick to the rules! Instructions from beach supervisors and the police must be followed immediately.

Wave surfing

– The surfer on the wave has priority over the surfer who paddles towards the sea.
– The first surfer on a wave has priority over the one who arrives later and / or still paddles.
– Communicate! Make clear what you are planning if there are more surfers on a wave at the same time.
– No snatching: you paddle for the wave and the other surfer paddles behind you to take “your” wave.
– Swimmers always have priority over surfers.

Dogs.
Beach house owners can keep their dog on a leash at the house.

IJmuiden zuidpier

IJmuiden South Pier is a popular kite surfing spot. In the summer there are also many swimmers and other bathers and therefore a zone area for recreation and activities has been established. If it is cold with strong winds and there are few or no beach goers, law enforcement officials can turn a blind eye if you walk around with your kite in the recreational area, but be alert. It is not allowed and a fine is then possible. The kitesurfing spot is widely used by kite surfing schools. Because the beach ends slowly, you can stand quite a bit in the sea. The pier ensures that there is not too much current and can break the waves. Particularly with a Northwest wind, zone 1 is a great practice spot for beginners. In zone 2 it can become choppy with waves and currents at high tide. This in turn provides a completely different kitesurfing experience.

Parking at the Zuidpier

Parking at IJmuiden Zuidpier is possible on a large parking lot near the beach entrance at the KNRM IJmuiden. You can also change here. try to drive as far as possible to the beach entrance and then find a place. In the summer with nice weather it is very busy with day trippers, I advise you to come early or to continue to IJmuiderslag.

Parking in the Winter

During the winter season (November 1 to February 29), parking on weekdays (Monday to Friday) excluding holidays is the first 30 minutes free. Between 0.31 and 60 minutes € 0.60, then € 0.30 per 30 minutes. The maximum amount per 24 hours is € 10.00.

Eating & drinking, relaxing

There is plenty of hospitality at the IJmuiden kitesurfing spot. There are different beach clubss, each with its own atmosphere. Personally, I think  Paviljoen Noordzee  is the best place to sit. Nice people, unpretentious and good food. On the other side is Zilt aan Zee, where life is good too. Closest next kitesurfing spot is: IJmuiderslag.