Hoek van Holland Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW - N
Wind
SE
Surf Height
Knee high to overhead.
Tide
Works through the tides.
Hoek van Holland Surf Guide
In the northerly lee of the bustling entrance to Rotterdam harbour, this long stretch of golden sand is sheltered from southwesterlies by the huge breakwater. It's a consistent spot for any windswell coming out of the north, producing peaky, rolling waves popular with longboarders, that are transformed into quality fast, brown, barrelling lefts and rights when a groundswell hits -- with hollow A-frames from waist to head high.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Good for beginners when small, busy and heavy when the swell picks up and a decent groundswell kicks in.
Local Vibe
Doable
Busy peaks with competitive vibe.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Always busy when there's a wave - longboarders snag the best waves when small - tubehounds take over when good.
Spot Rating
Fun
Mellow sandbanks with long walls in windswells, turns on in groundswells to produce hollow peaks. Offers some protection in southwesterlies.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
OK when small, watch out for longshore drift.
Water Quality
Dirty
Dubious, pollution from harbour outflow.
Hazards
Crowds, rips when bigger, rocky breakwater.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, SUP, Fish, Longboard, Bodyboard
Access
Large car park by beach.
Bottom
Sand beach with long breakwater.
Best Season
Best September to May.
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