KiteGlobeOostende
Oostende is a kiteboarding spot near Brussels in Belgium, with open ocean conditions and prevailing 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 | SW, W |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October, November |
| Coordinates | 51.2276, 2.9031 |
About Oostende
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!
When is the best time to kitesurf at Oostende?
The best time to kite Oostende is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the SW, W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Oostende offers open ocean conditions with SW, W wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Oostende?
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.
Hazards at Oostende
Currents, Wave breaker.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.