
Zandvoort
near Amsterdam · 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Amsterdam's nearest surf beach, a broad dune-backed strand packed with beach clubs and windsurfers.
In season the water at Zandvoort (near Amsterdam, Netherlands) reaches about 19°C. Best months: June to September. The beach flies the Blue Flag for water quality and safety.
Open Zandvoort on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~19°C in the warm season
- Water
- Grey-green North Sea, cool and clean
- Sand
- Broad flat golden sand backed by dunes
- Swimming
- Popular and lifeguarded, with lively summer beach clubs
- Surf
- The Netherlands' best-known surf and windsurf beach
- Best time to visit
- June to September
- Setting
- A dune reserve and rows of beach clubs, a quick train from Amsterdam
- Beach type
- Surf coast
- Blue Flag
- Yes
- Region
- Europe
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Zandvoort: frequently asked questions
Where is Zandvoort?
Zandvoort is at near Amsterdam, on the coast of Netherlands.
What is the sea temperature at Zandvoort?
In the warm season the sea at Zandvoort reaches about 19°C. Grey-green North Sea, cool and clean.
When is the best time to visit Zandvoort?
The best time to visit Zandvoort is June to September. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Zandvoort have?
Zandvoort has broad flat golden sand backed by dunes.
Is Zandvoort good for swimming?
Popular and lifeguarded, with lively summer beach clubs.
Can you surf at Zandvoort?
The Netherlands' best-known surf and windsurf beach.
Does Zandvoort have Blue Flag status?
Yes — Zandvoort holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.
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