Technical details of spot

Spot functioning

On the water

North Sea — medium waves, choppy depending on wind. No standing area, water deep from shore. Large tidal range (up to 2m). Strong currents especially at Zuiderstrand and near the harbour head. Best wave conditions: SW/W/NW. Cold year-round: 3/2mm summer, 5/4mm + boots winter. Highly variable conditions — check forecast and tide before each session.

Required level

Advanced

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Parking

Paid parking at Scheveningen (various car parks). Northerstrand: navigate to Jumpteam Den Haag or Zwartpad. Zuiderstrand: navigate to 'strandpaviljoen de Zilvermeeuw'. Boulevard parking limited in summer — arrive early or use the large P+R facilities near the tram stop (tram 11 from Den Haag Centraal direct to beach).

Hazards

⚠️ Advanced spot only — waves, currents and crowd require solid kite control. Currents near the harbour head. Waves up to 3m in strong wind. Zone 1 (surf zone near harbour head) strictly off-limits for kiters. No kite lessons allowed on Noorderstrand — lessons only at Zwartpad north point or Zuiderstrand. Busy in summer, respect zones. Large tidal range. Groynes (breakwaters) in the water. W direct = strongly onshore, good upwind skills required. Wetsuit required year-round.

Wind specificities

SW/W/NW/N/NE all work onshore or cross-shore. SW is dominant (strongest in autumn/winter). NE: good cross-shore conditions. Wind measured live at Zwartpad station (Jumpteam website). Summer: typically 12–20 knots, ideal conditions. Best months: March–May and September–December. In storm conditions (30+ knots): Zuiderstrand preferred (less exposed). Year-round rideable for dedicated wetsuit wearers.

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