Scheveningen
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NW (310°)
- Direction range
- 270° - 350°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 1.8m - 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 50° - 130°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.8m
- Danger above
- 2.5m
Water temp
10°C
Wetsuit
5/4mm + boots
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
9/10
Access: Urban beach with full facilities. Train from Amsterdam.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Scheveningen?
Scheveningen is a beach break in The Hague, Netherlands, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Scheveningen?
Scheveningen picks up swell from the W round to the N, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the NW. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 1.8 to 2.5m. Period matters too: aim for 12s or longer, as anything under 9s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Scheveningen?
An E wind is dead offshore at Scheveningen, and anything from the NE round to the SE keeps it clean. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Scheveningen?
Scheveningen is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.5m to 1.8m on the local chart. Above 2.5m it tends to fill in and wash through.
When is the best time of year to surf Scheveningen?
The most reliable run of swell at Scheveningen comes Oct to Jan. There's a second window in Mar to Apr too. Autumn/winter North Sea storms. Cold water year-round.
How cold is the water at Scheveningen?
The water at Scheveningen averages around 10°C, so you'll want a 5/4mm with boots. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Scheveningen good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. It gets busy (crowd 9/10), so mind the pecking order. Very crowded. Groyne hazards. Cold North Sea water.
How do I get to Scheveningen?
The nearest airport on our list is AMS, then it's roughly a 45-minute drive. Urban beach with full facilities. Train from Amsterdam.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan
Secondary: Mar, Apr
Autumn/winter North Sea storms. Cold water year-round.