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Aerial photo of Scheveningen Zuiderstrand
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Scheveningen Zuiderstrand

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

Water quality

Good — no active advisoriesEU rating 2024: Goodas of 16 September 2026 · source: zwemwater.nl
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Access & hours

Quieter beach southwest of Scheveningen harbor, backed by dunes; a handful of pavilions. Stay well clear of the harbor entrance — shipping and strong currents around the zuiderhavenhoofd. Dogs: allowed on the whole beach off-season (1 Oct–15 May); not during the day from 15 May to 1 Oct. Note: between the Zwarte Pad and the harbor dogs are banned year-round. Monitored 1 May – 1 Oct.

Facilities

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

Location

Water type
Province
Zuid-Holland
Municipality
's-Gravenhage
Coordinates
52.0905, 4.2466

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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.