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.
Scheveningen surf forecast
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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 tide is best at Scheveningen?
The Scheveningen profile favors mid tide, ideally between 0.5m and 1.8m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session. The profile also flags a high-tide limit above 2.5m.
What wind direction is offshore at Scheveningen?
The Scheveningen profile uses wind from E (90°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 50° to 130°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Scheveningen?
The Scheveningen scoring profile favors swell from NW (270° to 350°), a swell-height range of 0.8m to 3m, and a reference period of 12s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Scheveningen?
The main season at Scheveningen is Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan. A secondary window runs Mar, Apr. Autumn/winter North Sea storms. Cold water year-round.
How do I get to Scheveningen?
The spot profile lists AMS as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 45 minutes. Urban beach with full facilities. Train from Amsterdam.
What kind of wave is Scheveningen?
Scheveningen is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan
Secondary: Mar, Apr
Autumn/winter North Sea storms. Cold water year-round.