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Castricum aan Zee is a North Sea kitesurf spot south of Bergen aan Zee and north of IJmuiderslag. Wide sandy beach, consistent SW/W/NW wind. Two NKV kite zones. ⚠️ Known hazard: shipwreck in the north kite zone — check its position before launching. Year-round accessible. Intermediate level.
Quiet seaside village with good amenities. Less crowded than Wijk aan Zee. Between Bergen aan Zee (8km north) and IJmuiderslag (8km south) — good central position for Noord-Holland coast sessions.
Two NKV zones. ⚠️ Ask locally about shipwreck position in north zone. Paid beach parking. GPS: Castricum aan Zee, Noord-Holland. Access via N513 from Castricum town.
North Sea — light to medium waves. Choppy. Tidal range. Cold year-round. Shipwreck in north zone (hazard).
Intermediate
Open all year round
Paid parking near the main beach access point. 20 minutes from Amsterdam, Alkmaar and Haarlem.
Shipwreck in the north kite zone — know its position. North Sea currents. Waves in W/NW. NKV zone rules. Wetsuit required. Busy in summer.
SW/W/NW/N/NE onshore. SW dominant. Year-round. Best Oct–Mar. Consistent, non-gusty sea breeze typical of Noord-Holland coast.
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