Kitesurfing April - April does what he wants. Tips for kiters

Kitesurfing April in the Netherlands
Kitesurfing in April in the Netherlands - This is what awaits you as a kite surfer. Photo: Iris Everts

In this kitesurf blog kitesurfing April we hope to give you insight into what awaits you as a kitesurfer in April in the Netherlands. The kitesurfing season has certainly not started yet for every kitesurfer. However, in March, when it was just as warm, we ran into kite surfers who we hadn't seen on the water for months. We also saw Dutch kite surfers who had chosen to spend the winter in warm places return. What is in any case a big plus is that the time has changed at the end of March. This way we can slowly start kitesurfing again in the evenings. Would there pass another chance to go snowkiting, ice kiting and / or ice wings† It could be, but the chances are much smaller.

April does what he wants

We broke another one at the end of March heat record at 19,4 degrees. It was never this warm measured in March. We also saw more crowds on the beaches and fun around the boulevards. However, now it is again just as cold and changeable. This is exactly the keyword for kitesurfing in April. Experience has shown that it can freeze, rain, snow and hail in April, but that it can also be very warm in this month under a clear blue sky.

Kitesurfing in April. Many kite surfers go for it again as soon as the water temperature is 10 degrees. Photo: Iris Everts
Kitesurfing in April. Many kite surfers go for it again as soon as the water temperature is 10 degrees while others do not care. Photo: Iris Everts

Average April temperature is rising

The average temperature in April is 9,8 degrees. During the day it is 14,8 degrees. In March it was still 6,5 degrees. You can see that the averages are now rising rapidly to higher temperatures. Of course, this says nothing about the possible extreme periods in the month.

The average temperature in April is 14,2 degrees during the day.

Average water temperature is rising

Where the average temperature of the sea water was 5,7 degrees in March, it rises to 7,3 degrees in April. We may have left the months with the coldest water temperatures behind us, but 7,3 degrees is still cold. The average inland water temperature is even colder. Many kitesurfing start kite surfing again when the water temperature is at least 10 degrees. There is nothing wrong with this.

The average water temperature in April is 7,3 degrees. Just a little warmer than in March.

Kitesurfing April. Extra insulation is not a superfluous luxury. Photo: Iris Everts

Be sensible if you go kite surfing in April

The fact is that the water temperature will still be low in the coming weeks. Your body loses heat much faster in water than in air.

So pay attention because hypothermia is a risk that is often recognized too late. So short sessions. And stop and warm up as soon as you notice that you are starting to get tired is the advice.

Also, not sailing too far and going out on the water alone is out of the question. Which, of course, is always unwise.

Must read: 12 tips kitesurfing in the winter

This blog is specifically about what you can expect in terms of weather, wind and water in April. A must read for kitesurfing in the winter is our kitesurfing in the winter special containing 12 tips for a successful winter session.

Average wind force is decreasing

In April the wind blows more than 25 knots on average 7% of the time. 7 knots is about the lower limit to be able to kitefoiling. In March this was still 41%. As a reference we have taken the Wassenaarseslag location for this data. The chance of wind therefore decreases compared to the winter months. April is statistically a month in which there is not often strong wind and even in terms of wind it is on average slightly below the summer months. Less kiting in April? In the context of 'April does what it wants' we will see how we will be treated to wind this month.

Correct thickness wetsuit kite surfing April

We are still in the coldest months. You notice it well on a cloudy rainy day. You don't even have to be by the sea for that. It is therefore the time for at least a 5/4 mm wetsuit. We have advice on the correct wetsuit thickness for you. In fact, you cannot avoid the use of neoprene surf shoes. In addition, you see almost all kite surfers with neoprene caps, gloves and wind jackets .. All extra insulation is still welcome, preferably as flexible as possible.

Kitesurfing April - A little sun or a little extra light immediately makes it more pleasant. Photo: Iris Everts
Kitesurfing April - A little sun or a little extra light immediately makes it more pleasant. Photo: Iris Everts

Kitesurfing April - This year is different

Our experience before Covid was that many kite surfers are not yet in action in April. However, it was busier than ever in 2021 and also in February and March 2022. April this year can also be different from other years. A large group of kite surfers has become accustomed to kite surfing in the winter. We hope to meet many kite surfers again in March. At sea, on the ice or in the snow.

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