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Bergen aan Zee is a wide sandy beach on the Noord-Holland North Sea coast, accessible year-round for kitesurfing. It sits within the Nationaal Park Noord-Hollands Duinreservaat — kitesurfing is only permitted in the designated club zone (Natura 2000 surroundings). The beach is well-exposed to NW–SW winds with small to medium waves.
Kite school on-site: Kitesurfschool Hangloose (via Surfschool Bergen aan Zee). Beach pavilion "De Jongens" provides food and drink.
Ideal for intermediate and advanced riders. Open year-round.
More info: NKV Spotkaart
Two zones (north and south). Navigate to Parkweg 33, Bergen aan Zee for south zone access. Paid parking, then walk through dune reserve. Year-round open. GPS: Bergen aan Zee, Noord-Holland.
Open all year round
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North Sea — light to medium waves in W/NW. Choppy. Large tidal range. Currents. Cold year-round: 3/2mm summer, 5/4mm winter.
Zone south: navigate to Parkweg 33, Bergen aan Zee. Paid parking. Walk to beach through dune reserve.
SW/W/NW/N/NE onshore. SW dominant (strongest Oct–March). Beautiful consistent conditions when wind comes from W/NW. Less crowded than Wijk aan Zee. Year-round viable.
Stay within the kite zone — the surrounding area is part of Nationaal Park Noord-Hollands Duinreservaat (Natura 2000). Small to medium waves depending on conditions. Strong currents with westerly winds. Not recommended for beginners.
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