3 curated Windsurfing spots in the Netherlands, each with its own note and source.
Nordholland
A North Sea beach spot on the north-west facing west coast, so most wind directions come in side-shore; sand bottom with wooden groynes, and at Paal 17 south-westerlies produce high breakers. An advanced wave spot with strong current, especially between Texel and Vlieland. The spot guide rates September to April as the reliable wind period; access is by ferry from Den Helder.
Sources: Nationaal Park Duinen van Texel, dailydose.de Windsurf Spotguide, surfspot.de
Friesland
A standing-depth spot on the IJsselmeer right at the It Soal campsite: shallow sandy water with sandbars that even short fins touch far from shore. It works best in south-west wind, side to side-onshore; easterlies do not work here. Spring and autumn deliver more wind than summer. Surf school, surf shop and facilities on site; suited to beginners and improvers.
Sources: KiteGids.nl, Soal Surf, Workum, SURF Magazin, VVV Waterland van Friesland
Zeeland
Two kinds of water close together: the sheltered inland lakes Grevelingenmeer and Veerse Meer with standing-depth flat water, plus North Sea beaches such as Domburg and Vrouwenpolder for waves. The curved coastline means almost any wind direction has a workable spot. Watch for tidal current in the channels, wooden groynes and mussel beds — booties make sense year-round.
Sources: Hanglos Kennisbank, Kite and Windsurfing Guide, spotnetz.de