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De Panne

📍 Brussels, Belgium · Kiteboarding spot

De Panne is a kiteboarding spot near Brussels in Belgium, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, SW, W wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.

CountryBelgium
Nearest townBrussels
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionN, NE, SW, W
Wind typeFrontal
Best monthsMarch, April, May, September, October, November
TideHigh tide
Coordinates51.1007, 2.5808

About De Panne

Tidal spot. Works good in high tide. Special surf zone. With stronger winds it can have nice waves. Watch the current, which can be quiet strong.

When is the best time to kitesurf at De Panne?

The best time to kite De Panne is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the N, NE, SW, W wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

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

How do I get to De Panne?

The beach is located 30km (19 miles) from Ostend, only 20 minutes by motorway A18 (E40).

Hazards at De Panne

Currents.

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Where can I take kite lessons near De Panne?

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.