Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Netherlands |
Next Big City |
Amsterdam |
Next Town |
Alkmaar |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rooms, Rescue, Food, Parking |
Type: |
Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
Currents, Wave breaker, Stones |
Quality: |
Cloudy |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Wave breakers every 100 m.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
June, July, August |
Sandy beach. In front of the village narrow, further north wider.
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Spring:
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Normal |
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Summer:
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Shorty, Normal |
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Fall:
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Thick |
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Winter:
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Thick |
Air: May to August about 15-30°C, September to April: 0-15°C. Water: May to August fine (a shorty will do), from September to April you need a wetsuit, in December/January it can get cold (around 0°C). January to August unpredictable, can be anything. September to December usually cloudy/rainy weather though in this period, especially when there's wind.
Best Months: |
March, April, May, September, October, November |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
N, NNE, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW |
Main Direction: |
WSW, W, WNW |
Best winds in spring and fall.
Transport |
Car, Bus |
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Access
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Short walk |
From Alkmaar north on N9, then follow signs to Petten.
Rules |
Zones, Other |
Petten beach is not a spot for beginners, there are strong currents and beach breakers. Lifeguards will check if you can kitesurf or not. If you are a beginner you are not allowed to surf this spot.