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Aerial photo of Scheveningen Zwarte Pad
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Scheveningen Zwarte Pad

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

North end of Scheveningen beach at the Zwarte Pad: large beach clubs and surf schools. Mind rip currents around the pier. Supervised zones in season on the main beach further south. Dog beach: from beach post 47 towards Wassenaar dogs may run off-leash year-round; clean-up required. Monitored 1 May – 1 Oct.

Facilities

Restrooms
Yes
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
52.1231, 4.2939

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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.