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Castricum aan Zee Surf Forecast

Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.

Current conditions

Wave
1.8m
crumbling
Wind
17kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
0.4m
falling
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Is Castricum aan Zee good for surfing today? (4 Sept)

Today at Castricum aan Zee: Okay for surfing — 64/100 for intermediate level. Wind 17 kn W · Waves 1.8 m, 7 s · Tide 1.2–-0.6 m. Best window around 04:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Castricum aan Zee: 1.6m waves with strong cross-shore wind. Windsurfing looks Epic! in the morning, with Kite Surfing also worth considering. Water temperature is 20°C / 69°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
62/100Okay
01 · Scores

One score per sport, per ability — physics, not vibes.

Surfing · Intermediate
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Okay
62
/ 100
now · 09
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 62 · 09
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 62
now · 09
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
1.0m
peeling
Wind
21kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
0.4m
falling
Period
7s
Water
20°C
Swell
N 19°
Surfing · Intermediate
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Poor
31
/ 100
09
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 74 · 21
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Conditions
What's driving the 31
09
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
2.0m
closing
Wind
17kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
0.4m
falling
Period
7s
Water
20°C
Swell
N 340°
Surfing · Intermediate
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
79
/ 100
09
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 88 · 03
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Conditions
What's driving the 79
09
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.9m
peeling
Wind
9kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.1m
falling
Period
7s
Water
20°C
Swell
NW 328°
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03 · Location

In context.

A dune-backed North Sea beach with a sandy break on shifting sandbars, rated for advanced riders; sideshore wind gives cleanest conditions, onshore wind brings larger, messier shorebreak. A submerged shipwreck lies in the north kite zone. Kitesurfing and windsurfing run year-round except in front of the pavilions. Blue Flag status. A volunteer brigade with a rescue boat and jetski covers May–mid-September; sandbars are shallower and choppier at low tide.

Spec sheet
Coords
52.5586°N, 4.6052°E
Facing
NW
Nearest
Strandslag 38
Swell now
NE 43°
Wind now
W 263°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Kite
  • Kite Foil
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Swim
  • Kayak
  • Canoe

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What is the wind like at Castricum aan Zee today?

Wind at Castricum aan Zee today: 17 kn W (gusting 49 kn). Wind direction relative to the shore affects surfing conditions significantly — offshore winds produce cleaner, glassier surfaces while onshore winds add chop. These are daily averages; the 4Shor app shows hourly detail.

What are the wave conditions at Castricum aan Zee today?

Waves at Castricum aan Zee today: 1.8 m, 7 s period from NE, crumbling character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

What time is best for surfing at Castricum aan Zee today?

The best window for surfing at Castricum aan Zee today is around 04:00 UTC, when conditions score 64/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is Castricum aan Zee suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Castricum aan Zee scores 36/100 today for surfing — Poor. A score of 65–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent (90+ is Epic!); below 45 the session is usually not worth it. 4Shor scores every location across Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert levels.

What water sports can I do at Castricum aan Zee?

Castricum aan Zee is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Paddleboarding, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing in the 4Shor forecast system. Conditions are rated Beginner through Expert for each sport, updated every hour, so you always know whether the session is worth the drive.

Where is Castricum aan Zee?

Castricum aan Zee is a coastal location near Strandslag 38 in Netherlands. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.

How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Castricum aan Zee?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Castricum aan Zee, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent (90+ Epic!); 65–79 is Good; below 45 the session is usually not worth the drive.

Is 4Shor any good?

For sure it is! We have done extensive testing and refinement of the forecast models and conditions scores to provide results that you can have confidence in.

Is 4Shor for me?

If you surf, foil, paddleboard, swim or anything in between — and want to know exactly what the conditions will be like for you — then yes, 4Shor's for you. 🌊

Can 4Shor provide more accurate forecasts than my existing app?

Current forecast apps only provide swell, wind and tide data and in many cases expect you to do the analysis yourself. 4Shor goes the extra mile — we model how waves will break and build that into our forecasts to allow us to create conditions scores for your chosen water sport and skill level – something that no other app does.

What's the science behind 4Shor?

4Shor uses ShorSense™ — our coastal intelligence engine that combines satellite-derived bathymetry (fancy word for underwater mapping), advanced wave models with wind and tide data to generate precision, hyper-local forecasts.

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I am a beginner, is 4Shor for me?

Absolutely. Whether you're chasing your first green wave or doing your first kitesurf body drag, 4Shor helps you choose the right place at the right time for your sport and ability. Think of it as a smart local who knows when it's mellow enough for learning and when it's time to sit on the sand and watch.

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