20/08/2025
Sign the petition to help remove the surf ban on Hoek van Holland’s (Rotterdam) main beach 🇳🇱
Yeap the rumors are true, surfing is now officially banded between May 1 to Oct 1. Unrealistically, the authorities have set aside a 200 meter strip for surfers, outside of that you risk a fine of €160.
This policy has been around since July 3, 2024, but it’s only just being enforced now. Even the municipality of Rotterdam seemed unaware at first.
Fortunately, there’s talks happening between Holland Surfing Association ( ) and the municipality, but your voice needs to be heard. Please sign the petition to help us get surfing back on Hoofdstrand 🇳🇱✌🏽
Link to the petition in our stories ☝🏽
Photo from our past issue Nordic Surfers Mag nr.32