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North Holland, Netherlands

Wijk aan Zee

Beginner Beach break Sand bottom Peels both 0.4–2 m Any tide

A wide, open North Sea beach north of IJmuiden with consistent, punchy peaks and more space than Scheveningen. The classic Dutch day-trip wave, wind permitting.

Hazards

RipStrong CurrentCold Water

Conditions

Best swell
NW, N, W
Best wind
E, SE
Season
Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Wave size
0.4–2 m
Wave quality
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Consistency
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Crowd
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Coordinates
52.5000, 4.6040

Facilities

ParkingToiletsCafeSurf SchoolBoard Rental

Sources