Overview
Castricum is a sandy beach break that peels both left and right, so there's usually a peak to pick depending on how the day sets up.
When It Works
It draws swell from southwest through north (SW-N), with a northwest swell the best match for clean shape. The break is usable from 0.3 m / 1 ft to 1.5 m / 5 ft, so it comes alive on small to modest swells.
Wind and Tide
Look for an east-southeast offshore wind to groom the faces, though there's a broad workable wind window running from north-northeast through east-southeast to south. It works on mid and high tide, with mid tide the better of the two and a rising tide generally the smarter call.
Local Tips
The sandy bottom and modest size range make Castricum a friendly option for beginners and improving intermediates.
