Surfing in Zandvoort

 

Zandvoort is a fantastic location for all kinds of water sports. The wave action is perfect for paddle boarding, windsurfing and kite surfing, but you can also enjoy excellent wave surfing. Surfing is a combination of adventure, adrenaline and relaxation. In addition, you can practice the sport in a beautiful natural environment. You can take lessons or improve your skills at various surf schools.

Zandvoort has been designated as a daredevil location. On the beach you can therefore, in addition to supping and wave surfing, also practice the more spectacular water sports such as kite surfing and windsurfing. Keep in mind that special zones have been created where these sports can be practiced. Beachgoers and swimmers can also enjoy the beach. In the summer months (from April 15 to October 1), water sports enthusiasts must stay within these ‘black’ zones. But if you are further than 150 meters from the coast, you can move freely over the water. The zones do not apply in the winter months either.

 

Surfschools

 

The Spot

The Spot Zandvoort offers water sports lessons in the field of water sports such as wave surfing, kite surfing, SUP foiling and supping. The lessons are given in collaboration with partners such as O’Neill and Red Bull. You can also rent everything for water sports at De Spot, such as surfboards, supboards, canoes and wetsuits. Address: Beach exit Barnaart 23a, 2041 KB Zandvoort. Learn more at https://gotothespot.com/

Surf school Surfana Noosa

A new one will open at Noosa in Zandvoort aan Zee in 2022. For more than 15 years they have been giving surf lessons in Bloemendaal and on Vlieland. Now also in Zandvoort at beach bar Noosa. Surfboards, sups and wetsuits are rented. In addition to surfing, you can also go here for cool clinics and fun movie nights. Address: Boulevard de Favauge 13, 2042 TT Zandvoort. More information: https://www.surfana.com/info/locations/zandvoort/

Watersportcentrum Pepsports

At Pepsports kitesurfing lessons and wave surfing lessons are given. All surf equipment can be rented there. They also hold events and summer surf camps. Address: Boulevard barnaart 22, 2041 JA Zandvoort. More information: https://pepsports.com/

North Sea Watersports

North Sea Watersports gives kitesurfing lessons at Bodhi Beach, on the nudist beach. The kitesurfing lessons can be followed as group lessons, duo lessons or private lessons. And with a radio communication system you learn to kitesurf independently faster than ever. In an online shop you will find the latest materials, old, but also used kite materials. Address: Zuidstrand 1, 2042 AE Zandvoort. More info: https://northseawatersports.nl/

Children of the Tides

Children of the Tides teaches kit and foil surfing. There are private lessons, clinics and three-day courses. The lessons are given at Watersportvereniging Zandvoort Boulevard Paulus Loot 1-Z 2042 AD Zandvoort. More info: https://www.childrenofthetides.com/

Moana Kitesurfschool

This Kitesurf school teaches beginners, but also advanced surfers. The school is located on the nudist beach at the Fosfor pavilion. More info: https://moana.surf/

 

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New Year’s Dive in Zandvoort 

 

 

The New Year’s Dive in Zandvoort is a fun way to start the new year. Rinse off the old year and ring in the new year with a refreshing dip in the North Sea. There is an extensive music program. Everything started in Zandvoort. We dive into the sea here on New Year’s Day as early as 1960. It is such a nice tradition that it was soon followed by other municipalities on the coast or on a lake.

Everyone is allowed to participate and the Zandvoort rescue brigade keeps an eye on things. The event will be held at Beachclub 10. Registration is free and can be done on the day itself or via the website http://nieuwjaars duikzandvoort.nl/. All participants receive an orange hat from a well-known soup brand. Afterwards you will receive a warm cup of pea soup and a certificate.

Before the dive there is a warm-up to swinging music. Then the countdown starts and hundreds of men, women, old and young run towards the sea. After a short swim, most participants quickly run back to their towel and clothes. A few sports enthusiasts stay a little longer. There are no showers available. So be sure to bring comfortable clothing, such as a jogging suit, a nice thick sweater and a thick towel.

For some, the New Year’s Dive in Zandvoort is an annual tradition. It attracts thousands of visitors. Over the years, the New Year’s Dive in Zandvoort has become a popular tradition for both locals and tourists. If you do not live in Zandvoort and would like to spend the weekend in Zandvoort, check the website for a nice hotel or apartment. https://www.zandvoort-holiday.com/overnachten-in-zandvoort/

Staying in Zandvoort

For those who have to come from far away, there are of course possibilities to spend the night in Zandvoort. You can read more about the different accommodations here: Accommodation in Zandvoort or view the 5 best hotels in Zandvoort here. Or stay a few extra days and enjoy beautiful walks in Zandvoort.