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De Haan

📍 Brugge, Belgium · Kiteboarding spot

De Haan is a kiteboarding spot near Brugge in Belgium, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, SW, W, NW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September, October.

CountryBelgium
Nearest townBrugge
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionN, SW, W, NW
Wind typeFrontal
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September, October
TideComing tide
Coordinates51.2799, 3.0327

About De Haan

Choppy North Sea, remarkable difference between high and low tide, there can be a lot of current with high tide. In between high and low tide you have flat water and you come full speed in to the waves (max 4 m waves). The waves are there but it isn't a swell.

When is the best time to kitesurf at De Haan?

The best time to kite De Haan is May, June, July, August, September, October, when the N, SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

De Haan offers open ocean conditions with N, SW, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to De Haan?

E40, Jabbeke, De Haan, beach with big parking. There is a coast train you can use to reach several spots in Belgium.

Hazards at De Haan

Swimmers, Currents, Ships, Shells.

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Where can I take kite lessons near De Haan?

5 kite schools operate in Belgium. See kite schools in Belgium →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.