De Panne
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.
| Country | Belgium |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Brussels |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NE, SW, W |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October, November |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | 51.1007, 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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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.