Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Netherlands |
Next Big City |
Amsterdam, Alkmaar |
Next Town |
Groet, Hargen aan Zee |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rescue, Food, Parking |
Type: |
Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
Currents |
Quality: |
Cloudy |
Best Tide: |
No information |
The water generally is choppy and small waves with a strong current so this is not a spot for beginners!
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
July, August |
Huge beach with soft sand and beach clubs along the dunes.
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Spring:
|
Normal |
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Summer:
|
Shorty |
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Fall:
|
Normal |
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Winter:
|
Thick |
Season is from March to November. Off-season almost impossible with cold conditions!
Best Months: |
March, April, May, September, October, November |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
N, SW, NW |
Main Direction: |
SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW |
In spring and autumn the wind is usually good, ranging from 4-6 Bft. In summer often a gentle but constant 4 Bft. In winter gusty winds.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
|
Medium walk |
From Amsterdam north towards Alkmaar, then N9 and exit at Schoorl. Follow signs to Camperduin and then Hargen aan Zee.
Rules |
Zones |
The most important rule is that kiting/surfing is only allowed near the Surfclub on the beach not near the swimmers!