Bergen aan Zee
Bergen aan Zee, Netherlands, Netherlands
Bergen aan Zee looks like a pretty dune village, and yes, it is. But the beach in front of it is all business. The wind is onshore or cross-shore around 90% of the time, making it genuinely versatile across seasons. Autumn storms push in powerful, punchy swell that rewards wave riders, and the dunes funnel the SW–NW window beautifully.
Best months: March, April, May, September, October, November, June, July, August
Wind directions: N, NW, W, SW, S
Water: Sea, Waves, Chop
Bottom: Sand, Sand
Sports: Windsurf, Wingfoil, Kiting, Kitesurf
Local tips
Surfschool Bergen aan Zee runs kite lessons here. Walk through the tunnel under the dunes to reach the beach. September–December is the sweet spot for wave sessions.