Beaches of Wijk aan Zee

The beach of Wijk aan Zee is a wide, rugged beach between high dunes, with a view of the piers of IJmuiden to the south.

• Sections: the beach consists of these sections:
  • Heemskerk: beach entrance 40
  • Wijk aan Zee: beach entrances 41 to 43
  • Velsen-Noord and the Noordpier: beach entrances 44 to 45
• Beach pavilions: along the beach you will find:
  • De Vrijheit at entrance 40
  • De Kust at entrance 41
  • Oost 3 at entrance 41
  • Sunsea at entrance 43
  • Duna at entrance 43
  • Beachclub Zuid at entrance 43
  • Sout at entrance 43
  • Het Strandhuis at entrance 43
  • Wijkiki at entrance 43
  • Timboektoe at entrance 45
  • Aloha at entrance 45
  • Sea You at entrance 45
• Dogs: from 1 May to 1 October dogs are not allowed on the beach between 9:00 and 19:00; outside these times they are allowed on a lead, and from the Vliegerpad southwards all year.
• Tides: at high tide the beach gets narrower, so check the tide times before you go.
• Weather: the current weather with sea temperature and wind force.
• Parking: where to park most easily near the beach is explained under parking in Wijk aan Zee.