Best SUP spots in Netherlands
The best SUP spots in Netherlands over the whole year.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for SUP in Netherlands: July–August. Then water around 21°C (3/2 wetsuit).
- Top picks: Domburg, Brouwersdam & Scheveningen.
- For beginners: Domburg, Brouwersdam & Scheveningen.
DomburgZeeland · best July–August0 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 21°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ OST 59 km2
BrouwersdamZeeland · best July–August0 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 21°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ RTM 45 km3
ScheveningenSouth Holland · best July–August0 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 21°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ RTM 20 kmThe best SUP spots in Netherlands, ranked by water temperature through the year, warm water and the number of good months, from years of weather data. Water: average sea surface temperature.
Month by month in Netherlands
| Month | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 7°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 6°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 9°C |
| MarchMar | 8°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 11°C |
| AprilApr | 11°C | 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 13°C |
| MayMay | 14°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 17°C |
| JuneJun | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 20°C |
| JulyJul | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 21°C |
| AugustAug | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 22°C |
| SeptemberSep | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 20°C |
| OctoberOct | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 16°C |
| NovemberNov | 11°C | 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 11°C |
| DecemberDec | 8°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 8°C |
Averages of the 3 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for SUP in Netherlands?
Best time for SUP in Netherlands: July–August. Then water around 21°C (3/2 wetsuit).
What wetsuit do I need in Netherlands?
It depends on the month: about 21°C water in August (3/2 wetsuit) and about 6°C in January (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).
Is Netherlands good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Domburg, Brouwersdam & Scheveningen.
Which airport is closest?
Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST), 59 km from Domburg; Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), 45 km from Brouwersdam.