Top surfing locations today
Best surfing in Netherlands.Scored hourly.
19 surfing locations in the Netherlands — scored 0–100 for Beginner through Expert, updated every hour by ShorSense™.
Top surfing locations, for every level.
The same location can score very differently across ability levels. A beach ideal for a beginner may score poorly for an expert — and vice versa.
Top surfing locations in Netherlands today
Ranked by today's peak score across all four ability levels.
- 1. Ameland — 63/100 (best for intermediate)
- 2. Strand Kijkduin — 62/100 (best for intermediate)
- 3. Hart beach — 61/100 (best for intermediate)
- 4. Hoek van Holland Beach — 61/100 (best for intermediate)
- 5. Strand Wassenaarseslag — 61/100 (best for intermediate)
- 6. Southern Beach The Hague — 60/100 (best for intermediate)
- 7. West aan Zee — 55/100 (best for advanced)
- 8. Texelse — 53/100 (best for intermediate)
- 9. Castricum aan Zee — 50/100 (best for intermediate)
- 10. Strand Noordduine — 50/100 (best for intermediate)
Frequently asked questions.
Where is the best surfing in Netherlands today?
4Shor ranks 19 surfing locations across the Netherlands by today's live conditions score. The leaderboard above shows today's top performers for Beginner through Expert ability levels — the best spot depends on the current wind, swell and tide. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.
When is the best time of year for surfing in Netherlands?
Catch clean, well-shaped waves with the right swell, wind and tide. Seasonal patterns in the Netherlands vary by region — Atlantic-facing coasts typically peak in autumn and winter for wave sports, while summer brings steadier thermal winds in Mediterranean and southern locations. The 4Shor app shows an 8-day forecast updated hourly so you can plan ahead regardless of season.
What surfing conditions can I expect in Netherlands?
Catch clean, well-shaped waves with the right swell, wind and tide. 4Shor's ShorSense™ engine models seabed shape, wave energy, wind direction and tides for every scored surfing location in the Netherlands, translating them into a 0–100 score updated every hour.
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.
Is it really a free trial?
Yep. Both Premium and Pro come with a 7-day free trial. You get full access for 7 days, then decide if the sessions saved are worth the price of a post-surf burrito.
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.
How do I get 4Shor?
4Shor is live on the App Store and Google Play — download and subscribe for your 7-day free trial.
The right surfing spot in Netherlands. At the right time.
19 surfing locations in Netherlands — scored from the seabed up, with personalised alerts up to 8 days before the window opens.




