NORTH SEA · ZEELAND / ZUID-HOLLAND · BROUWERSDAM

Brouwersdam · Nordseeseite

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Brouwersdam · Nordseeseite

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About the spot

Brouwersdam's North Sea side is a major Dutch shallow-water venue. Lower tide exposes broad sand and long shallow approaches, with waves farther out. Suitable conditions support both instruction and freeriding.

Heavy use requires clear spacing between lessons, launching riders and passing traffic. Foils have a separate entry into deeper water that should not become a general twin-tip launch. The calmer Grevelingen side behind the dam is a different body of water and does not share this beach's access arrangements.

Water typeCoast

Suitable wind directionsSuitable wind fromN · SW · W · NWMarked sectors · not a forecast

Access & local notes

Year-round in the kite zone; respect lesson areas and the separate foil entry, and check low-tide depth.

Source: NKV · Brouwersdam · accessed on 12/10/2026

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GPS coordinates

51.760532, 3.842414

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The marker and GPS coordinates show the approximate location of the spot. Follow the designated access points and zones on site.

Skill level

Advanced

Independent riding, staying upwind, launching, landing and self-rescue are required, with control in chop, waves or changing conditions.

Initial assessment based on the existing spot description. Beginner suitability is not sufficiently established for this access point; confirm the specific requirements locally.

The four skill levels

Skill level: Beginner
For first rides and basic skills in suitable conditions. Beginners need qualified instruction and the designated teaching area.
Skill level: Advanced
Independent riding, staying upwind, launching, landing and self-rescue are required, with control in chop, waves or changing conditions.
Skill level: Expert
Extensive experience with difficult launches, surf, currents or obstacles is required. Little room for riding or judgement errors.
Skill level: Pro
An exceptionally demanding specialist spot for pro-level riders. Extreme spot hazards require precise control, local knowledge and agreed safety support.

Editorial guidance based on the spot description. Applies in suitable conditions within the area described; wind, waves and tides can require greater skill. Beginners always need instruction.

Before your visit

Also check tides, surf conditions and the current designated kite zones.

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