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Surfing in the Netherlands: where to go and what to know in 2026
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- Advertisement -Compared to other surfing spots in the world, Dutch beaches do require more patience for catching a solid wave.
But if you want to go off the beaten track, here are a few suggestions for some lesser-known surfing spots.
Zeeland’s top surfing spot: DomburgDomburg’s surf spots are a bit trickier to get to, but that makes the magnificent beaches far less crowded.
Surfing beach close to Rotterdam: Hoek van HollandHoek van Holland’s beach is easy to get to for surfing.
If you stick to the designated surfing spots, surfing in the Netherlands is perfectly safe.