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Zandvoort

Official outdoor swimming location in Zandvoort, Noord-Holland

Water quality

Good — no active advisoriesas of 16 September 2026 · source: zwemwater.nl
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Access & hours

Major North Sea resort beach, a direct train ride from Haarlem and Amsterdam (station Zandvoort aan Zee at the boulevard). Dozens of pavilions and full facilities in season. Lifeguard posts in the summer season — swim between the flags and mind rip currents. Dogs: off-season (1 Oct–15 Apr) off-leash all day on the whole beach; from 15 Apr to 1 Oct not allowed during the day (09:00–19:00), leashed early morning and after 19:00. Clean-up required. Monitored 1 May – 1 Oct.

Facilities

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

Location

Water type
Province
Noord-Holland
Municipality
Zandvoort
Coordinates
52.3733, 4.5225

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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.