Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Next Big City
Den Haag, Rotterdam
Next Town
Scheveningen
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Shop, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking

Water

Type:
Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Hazards:
Currents, Mole
Quality:
Cloudy
Best Tide:
No information

The conditions are most of the times with nice waves around 2m. Best waves in strong SW winds. Lots of surfers who will be surfing the waves between the northern harbor mole and the mole further north. Behind the north mole close to the lighthouse wind and kitesurfers can ride. The water can get choppy with small waves and inconsistent winds. Can have stronger currents. The small mole can be under water, so be careful. Not the best beach for beginners.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Big
Hazards:
None
Beach Users:
July, August

The beach is a huge soft, sand beach with in summer beach houses. Lots of space, summer can get packed.

Weather

Spring:
Normal
Summer:
Shorty
Fall:
Normal
Winter:
Thick

The summer temp is around 25°C, in the winter around freezing. In the summer the water is around 20°C and in winter 8°C. The weather in Holland is very variable. From March to October the temperature is pretty good. When you are lucky you can have some days that you don`t have to wear a wetsuit. But normally you definitely need a wetsuit. In the months November to February it's winter time. Only die hards go out kiting with caps and hats.

Wind

Best Months:
March, April, May, September, October, November
Wind Type:
Frontal
Best Direction:
N, NE, SW, W
Main Direction:
SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW

The wind depends on the weather. Best wind directions: SW, W, NE and N.



How to get there

Transport
Car, Train
Access
Short walk

Drive to Den Haag then follow the signs Scheveningen Strand and you will find it. The best is with car or train.

Extra information

Rules
Zones

Special area for kitesurfing, the rules are hanging on the surf clubs. Watch out for the mole on high tide and watch the current. Not suited for beginners.

Nightlife

Very good nightlife in Den Haag.