Oostduinkerke

Oostduinkerke is a beach break located on Belgium's North Sea coast, facing nearly due north. The spot features a gently sloping sandy beach with significant residential development immediately inland. The shallow water and extensive sandbar system create choppy conditions typical of protected coastal areas, limiting wave quality but providing safe shallow-water practice. Best wind direction is easterly (side-shore), which keeps kiters parallel to the beach. Wind reliability is notably low at 25.5%, meaning consistent conditions are infrequent. Water temperatures average 11.7°C, requiring thermal protection year-round. The spot suits beginners and early-intermediate kiters due to shallow water and minimal wave exposure, though flat spells are common. Strong currents are unlikely given the bathymetry, but navigating around groynes and shallow sandbars requires attention. Limited beach space due to development means crowding during rare good-wind days. Small average waves (0.82m) make this primarily a freestyle and light-wind practice location rather than a wave-riding destination.