Petten
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Works at all tides but in fact it's a little better at low tide
Location
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By car take the N9 from Alkmaar. At 'Burgervlotbrug' you go left. Drive past camping 'DeWatersnip'. Follow the signs to the beach.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Ordinary |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
Videos
None
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| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
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| Direction: | Don't know |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |