Egmond aan Zee
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Can hold nice fun waves but it can also be powerful if a reasonable swell runs in.
Atmosphere:
Relaxed atmosphere, approximately 10-15 people in the water on epic days!
Additional Info:
Almost always the best break is 50-100 meters north of the most northern beach stairs.
Location
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Just follow signs for "Egmond aan Zee", in the village keep going to the right heading towards the beach (strand).
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Castricum Aan Zee
4.33 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Hargen
5.87 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |