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Aerial photo of Scheveningen Noorderstrand
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Scheveningen Noorderstrand

Official outdoor swimming location in 's-Gravenhage, Zuid-Holland

Water quality

Good — no active advisoriesEU rating 2024: Goodas of 15 September 2026 · source: zwemwater.nl
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Access & hours

Main city beach of Scheveningen along the boulevard: dozens of pavilions, toilets and rentals; very busy on hot days. Lifeguard posts in the summer season — swim between the flags and mind rip currents near the pier and harbor heads. Dogs: allowed on the whole beach off-season (1 Oct–15 May); from 15 May to 1 Oct only on the dog beach north of the Zwarte Pad (from beach post 47). Monitored 1 May – 1 Oct.

Facilities

Restrooms
Yes
Food & drinks
Yes
Parking
Yes
Lifeguard
Yes
Boat ramp
No
Lounging area
Yes
Nude recreation
No
Dogs allowed
Yes

Location

Water type
Province
Zuid-Holland
Municipality
's-Gravenhage
Coordinates
52.1098, 4.2725

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Water quality: zwemwater.nl (monthly official measures) · Water temperature: Rijkswaterstaat, nearest measuring station · Weather: Open-Meteo. Always check on-site signage before swimming.