About This Spot
Oostende, Belgium is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Belgium.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With SW–WSW–W winds, peaking from March to November, Oostende, Belgium delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Usually the wind comes from the SW or W which is best here. But not always as strong as wanted. February until April to May is windy by might be cold. In the summer you can have no wind all day or maybe a little breeze (10-14knts) from the NE. Fall and spring can give you up to 8-9 Bft, July is calmer with a regular 3-4 Bft, sometimes thermal breeze 5 Bft. August is pretty light most of the time.
When to Go
In the winter something around 5°C. Wetsuit, hood, gloves and boots required. In the summer the water temp. is 20-22°C but you always need a wetsuit. The die-hards kite all year long, but the season is from April until about November. Water: summer (June to September) 17-20°C, winter from 6°C (January and February) to 17°C (all other months). Air: summer 20-30°C, winter -5-20°C.
What to Expect
Choppy waters, medium to strong current. Depending on the wind direction (NW is onshore, SW and NE are sideshore) and strength: big chop or small to medium-sized waves. Wave breakers every 400m, so be careful!
Wind & Conditions
SW · WSW · W
Best wind direction
Usually the wind comes from the SW or W which is best here. But not always as strong as wanted. February until April to May is windy by might be cold. In the summer you can have no wind all day or maybe a little breeze (10-14knts) from the NE. Fall and spring can give you up to 8-9 Bft, July is calmer with a regular 3-4 Bft, sometimes thermal breeze 5 Bft. August is pretty light most of the time.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Choppy waters, medium to strong current. Depending on the wind direction (NW is onshore, SW and NE are sideshore) and strength: big chop or small to medium-sized waves. Wave breakers every 400m, so be careful!
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
E40 Brussels - Ostend. From the Airport follow Gent, then Brugge to Oostende. At the roundabout 3th exit. Drive until you hit the beach, go to the right for approx 1.5-2 miles. The surf-club is located under the boardwalk at the corner of that same boardwalk. Is other side of road of the main entrance to the horse-race track. Parking space is scarcely during summer-time. Other months no problem or you can park your car at the parking of Hotel "Thermae Palace". Drive on for 500m after the entrance of the horse-race track and turn in left onto the parking.
Location
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