Camperduin

Netherlands and Belgium · Netherlands

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Camperduin, at the end of the Hondsbossche dunes, is known for punchy waves around its breakwaters. At mid to low tide the swell wraps around the breakwater and gives short, fast rides with a steep drop. It often has more power than most Dutch beaches.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Jetty, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Quiet
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard or a fish; boards do snap here on bigger days.

When it works

✓ A north-west swell at mid to low tide with an east or north-east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ High tide, when the breakwaters are covered, the current gets much stronger and the waves turn messy.

Watch out for

  • rips
  • rocks
  • currents

Best months

January, February, March, April, October, November, December

Local tips

Surf it from mid to low tide. Keep clear of the breakwater rocks and watch the current as the tide rises. The North Sea is about 5–7 °C in winter: a 5/4 wetsuit with boots, gloves and a hood.

Getting there

Park at the end of the road in Camperduin and walk over the dune to the beach by the breakwater.

Travel notes

How often it works
One of the more reliable spots in North Holland when a north-west storm swell runs, but flat for long spells in summer.
Crowd and vibe
Quiet. The beach has plenty of space, even in summer.
Camping and vans
Camping Groede is about 2 km away and the Gewoon Buiten farm campsite about 1.5 km. Nearest campsite about 1.5 km away.
Facilities
A beach café at the dune crossing; few other facilities.
Water quality
The EU bathing-water site Camperduin is rated excellent for 2025 in the European Environment Agency data. It was also excellent in 2023 and 2024.

Ideal conditions

Swell
WNW–NNW best, WSW–NNE works
Size
1.2–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.8 m, holds to 2.8 m
Period
6 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore ENE–SE; handles onshore up to 15 km/h
Tide
mid, low best, avoid high
Faces
W (280°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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