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Schildmeer
Groningen, Netherlands · 53.2711, 6.8412
Wing Foiling
Beginner-to-intermediate candidate in su
Spot Guide › Netherlands › Groningen › Schildmeer
Groningen, Netherlands · 53.2711, 6.8412
Best wind
W, NW and N are the older exact guide's preferred sectors for the Schildmeer beach. Because the database pin and new Roegeweg surf beach may not match the guide's historic entry exactly, confirm on site that the selected sector remains side-on/returnable and clear of the breakwater: https://surfspots.nl/spots/schildmeer/ https://surf-center.com/nl/surfbeach-surfstrand-schildmeer
Season
Unverified. No checked current exact source publishes a wingfoil season or closure. Cold inland water applies outside summer, while warm-season sailing, pleasure craft and beach use can increase traffic; verify current surf-beach and water-quality notices before travel: https://surf-center.com/nl/surfbeach-surfstrand-schildmeer https://www.midden-groningen.nl/ligplaatsen-voor-boten
Water
Tide-free small freshwater lake, relatively flat behind the launch breakwater and choppier in open wind. An older exact guide reports roughly 1.5-2 m, while a Watersportverbond masterplan gives about 1.3 m average summer depth for the broader lake; neither guarantees mast clearance along the entire launch path: https://surf-center.com/nl/surfbeach-surfstrand-schildmeer https://surfspots.nl/spots/schildmeer/ https://www.watersportverbond.nl/media/zkjpl4lg/masterplan-waterrecreatie_startnotitie.pdf
Experience
Beginner-to-intermediate candidate in suitable conditions at the current Roegeweg surf beach: the exact wing map flags Schildmeer for beginners and Surfcenter confirms a broad grass entry with a breakwater. Independent riders must still verify foil depth; the older detailed spot guide rates beginners only moderate: https://ophetwater.nl/wingen/wingfoil-spot-schildmeer https://surf-center.com/nl/surfbeach-surfstrand-schildmeer https://surfspots.nl/spots/schildmeer/
Hazards
Potentially marginal/variable foil depth, the entrance breakwater, shore shallows, cold water and shared wind/wing and pleasure-boat traffic are supported. The municipal list documents multiple docks and pleasure-craft stops around Schildmeer; keep out of their approaches, inspect mast clearance before foiling and do not assume rescue coverage: https://surf-center.com/nl/surfbeach-surfstrand-schildmeer https://www.watersportverbond.nl/media/zkjpl4lg/masterplan-waterrecreatie_startnotitie.pdf https://www.midden-groningen.nl/ligplaatsen-voor-boten https://surfspots.nl/spots/schildmeer/
Parking & access
A large lot for cars, campers and trailers is published directly beside the new Roegeweg surf beach, with grass rigging and a broad entry. The source does not establish a fee, hours or overnight camper permission, so 'camper parking' must not be interpreted as legal camping: https://surf-center.com/nl/surfbeach-surfstrand-schildmeer
“is located in the province of Groningen, up in the north of Holland. Located close to the town of Steendam, the Schildmeer offers a safe and 2026-08-02 requested-field verification: Current exact surf-beach and wing-map sources establish wingfoil use, grass entry and large adjacent parking; older/official recreation sources provide qualified wind and depth context. Variable foil clearance, breakwater and boat traffic are explicit; season, camera, surf report, rescue and overnight parking remain unverified.”
— via WingfoilTips via FoilersHub; Requested-field research, last verified 2026-08-02
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