Which beaches are included on the sea sparkle map?
The map follows the western Dutch coast and Zeeland estuaries. Select a coastal segment to see that beach's score; when searching from home, the site also takes travel time into account.
Zeeuws-Vlaanderen
Cadzand, Breskens.
Zeeland
Vlissingen, Domburg, Westkapelle, Vrouwenpolder, Oostkapelle, Renesse.
Zuid-Hollandse delta
Ouddorp, Rockanje.
Zuid-Holland
Hoek van Holland, Kijkduin, Scheveningen Zuid, Scheveningen Noord, Wassenaar, Katwijk Zuid, Katwijk Noord, Noordwijk, Langevelderslag.
Noord-Holland
Zandvoort, Bloemendaal, IJmuiden Zuid, Wijk aan Zee, Castricum, Egmond, Bergen, Schoorl, Petten, Callantsoog, Julyanadorp.
Is a well-known hotspot always the best choice?
No. Well-known places attract more visitors and therefore more reports. The map does not use popularity as an indication of sea sparkle, but compares conditions across all thirty coastal segments.
Where should you look at the beach?
Look at the surf, a calm high-water line or a sheltered inlet. Give your eyes time to adjust to the dark and disturb a small amount of water with your foot or hand. Do not enter the water when local warnings, currents or waves make it unsafe.
View the forecast by seaside town
These pages show the current chance, best viewing time, range and main factors for well-known places along the coast.