Texel (Paal 17)
7-day forecast
| Day | Score | Best window | Wind | Gust | Direction | Temp | Waves | Sea level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 7 Oct | 40% | 08:00 | 8.4 m/s | 14.3 m/s | NE | 20 °C | 1.1 m | -129…+52 cm |
| Thu 8 Oct | 92% 🔥 | 11:00 | 11.8 m/s | 20.1 m/s | NW | 15 °C | 2 m | -125…+89 cm |
| Fri 9 Oct | 93% 🔥 | 16:00 | 13 m/s | 20.4 m/s | W | 17 °C | 2 m | -149…+81 cm |
| Sat 10 Oct | 94% 🔥 | 11:00 | 11.5 m/s | 20 m/s | W | 14 °C | 2.2 m | -112…+156 cm |
| Sun 11 Oct | 95% 🔥 | 11:00 | 10.2 m/s | 17 m/s | W | 14 °C | 2.1 m | -134…+125 cm |
| Mon 12 Oct | 72% 🔥 | 16:00 | 6.7 m/s | 11.5 m/s | SW | 16 °C | 1.4 m | -155…+69 cm |
| Tue 13 Oct | 89% 🔥 | 16:00 | 9.5 m/s | 15.5 m/s | S | 17 °C | 1.5 m | -148…+77 cm |
The score is for a generic wind session (7–20 m/s, any direction). In the app you set your own limits and get a push the day before it fires.
About Texel (Paal 17)
Texel (Paal 17) is a kitesurfing and windsurfing spot in Netherlands. The spot works best with wind from the west, south-west and north-west. The score on this page counts every direction; in the app you are only alerted when the direction suits the spot.
The best day in the next 7 days is Sun 11 Oct with up to 10.2 m/s from the west (stoke score 95%). There is no weather station within 20 km, so this page shows the forecast without a live reading.
If the wind comes from another direction, Den Helder (Huisduinen) (14 km), Makkum (43 km) and Terschelling (West) (45 km) are a short drive away.
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Other spots nearby
- Den Helder (Huisduinen) 14 km
- Makkum 43 km
- Terschelling (West) 45 km
- Workum (IJsselmeer) 47 km
- Schellinkhout (Markermeer) 57 km
- Castricum aan Zee 59 km
- Wijk aan Zee 66 km
- IJmuiden 70 km
Questions and answers
When is it windy at Texel (Paal 17)?
The best day in the next 7 days is Sun 11 Oct with up to 10.2 m/s from the west (stoke score 95%). The forecast here covers 7 days and refreshes about every 30 minutes. The Stoke app alerts you the evening before a good day.
Which wind directions work at Texel (Paal 17)?
The spot works best with wind from the west, south-west and north-west. The score on this page counts every direction; in the app you are only alerted when the direction suits the spot.
How windy is it at Texel (Paal 17) right now?
There is no weather station within 20 km, so this page shows the forecast without a live reading.
What can you do at Texel (Paal 17)?
Texel (Paal 17) is used for kitesurfing and windsurfing.
What is a stoke score?
The stoke score is one number from 0 to 100% that combines wind, gusts, temperature and waves against your own limits. Above 70% is a stoke day, 40–70% can be fine, and below 40% is rarely worth the drive.