Egmond aan Zee

Egmond aan Zee is a beach break located on the northwestern coast of the Netherlands facing west toward the North Sea. The spot features a sandy beach backed by residential development, with shallow sandbars and tidal flats extending into the water. The beach is directly exposed to Atlantic swells with moderate fetch distance. Best conditions occur with north to northeast winds (side-shore orientation), though wind reliability is relatively low at 28.2%. Average wave height of 0.94m indicates small, consistent conditions typical of this region. Water temperature averages 11.4°C year-round, requiring wetsuit protection. The spot suits beginners and intermediate kiters due to shallow water, forgiving sandy bottom, and protected nature of the break. Key considerations include timing with tide changes to access deeper water, monitoring pedestrian traffic during peak seasons, and accounting for variable wind patterns common to this coastal region. The rough-chop water texture suggests variable conditions influenced by tidal movements and sandbar dynamics.