Strike Mission Surf Spots
type: ItemList
description: Expert-verified surf spot database with detailed swell/wind parameters, hazards, and travel information
number of items: 2
item list element: Scheveningen
item list element: Domburg
provider: Strike Mission
  type: Organization
  description: Surf forecast intelligence platform
date published: 2026-01-20
date modified: 2026-08-05T00:36:12.533Z

Scheveningen
type: TouristAttraction
description: 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.
disambiguating description: 🥶 Netherlands HQ • North Sea grit • Dutch determination
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 52.1056
  longitude: 4.2756
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: The Hague
  address country: Netherlands
  address region: Europe
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 310°
  description: Works best with swells from 310° (NW). Workable range: 270°-350°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 9s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 9s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: both.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan
  description: Autumn/winter North Sea storms. Cold water year-round.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 🪨 Rocks
  description: Very crowded. Groyne hazards. Cold North Sea water.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: AMS
  type: Place
  description: 45 minutes drive from AMS airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Magicseaweed, Dutch surf federation
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 9
  water temp c: 10
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: 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.
    optimal direction degrees: 310
    workable range min: 270
    workable range max: 350
    sweet spot size m: 1.9
  wind physics:
    explanation: 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.
    optimal offshore degrees: 90
    offshore range min: 50
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: AMS
    drive time minutes: 45
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Urban beach with full facilities. Train from Amsterdam.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 4
    secondary months names: Mar, Apr
    season explanation: Autumn/winter North Sea storms. Cold water year-round.

Domburg
type: TouristAttraction
description: 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.
disambiguating description: 🌊 Zeeland exposure • Historic resort • North Sea power
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 51.5667
  longitude: 3.4833
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Domburg, Zeeland
  address country: Netherlands
  address region: Europe
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 290°
  description: Works best with swells from 290° (WNW). Workable range: 260°-330°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.9m - 3.5m
  description: Ideal size: 2.2m. Too small below 0.9m, too big (closeout) above 3.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 9s - 13s
  description: Needs at least 9s period. Ideal: 13s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 80° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 80° (E). Offshore range: 40°-120°. Best window: both.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.6m and 2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan
  description: Winter peak. Zeeland's most exposed beach.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Very cold water. Strong currents. Groyne hazards.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: AMS
  type: Place
  description: 120 minutes drive from AMS airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Dutch surf community, Wannasurf
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 7
  water temp c: 9
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: 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.
    optimal direction degrees: 290
    workable range min: 260
    workable range max: 330
    sweet spot size m: 2.2
  wind physics:
    explanation: 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.
    optimal offshore degrees: 80
    offshore range min: 40
    offshore range max: 120
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: AMS
    drive time minutes: 120
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Beach town access. Historic resort village.
  best season:
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months names: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months names: Sep, Feb, Mar
    season explanation: Winter peak. Zeeland's most exposed beach.