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Scheveningen is the Netherlands' surf headquarters—a consistent North Sea beachbreak that has nurtured Dutch surf culture despite brutally cold water and a coastline that barely faces the right direction. When autumn and winter storms sweep through, this beach produces legitimate waves that draw the entire Dutch surf community. The groynes create defined peaks but also hazards. The determination required to surf in 8°C water builds serious character. Dutch surfing at its most hardcore.
🥶 Netherlands HQ • North Sea grit • Dutch determination
Works best with swells from 310° (NW). Workable range: 270°-350°.
Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
Needs at least 9s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: both.
Autumn/winter North Sea storms. Cold water year-round.
Very crowded. Groyne hazards. Cold North Sea water.
Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
Urban beach with full facilities. Train from Amsterdam.
Domburg is Zeeland's cold-water jewel—a more exposed beach than Scheveningen that catches slightly more North Sea swell thanks to its southwestern position. The historic resort town atmosphere combines Dutch coastal charm with serious surf culture. When winter storms light up the North Sea, Domburg can produce powerful, challenging waves that test even experienced surfers. The commitment required to surf here in winter—battling cold, wind, and currents—separates true Dutch surfers from fair-weather riders.
🌊 Zeeland exposure • Historic resort • North Sea power
Works best with swells from 290° (WNW). Workable range: 260°-330°.
Ideal size: 2.2m. Too small below 0.9m, too big (closeout) above 3.5m.
Needs at least 9s period. Ideal: 13s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 80° (E). Offshore range: 40°-120°. Best window: both.
Winter peak. Zeeland's most exposed beach.
Very cold water. Strong currents. Groyne hazards.
Beach town access. Historic resort village.