Heist VVW, Belgium
Heist VVW, Belgium is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
Heist VVW, Belgium is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
How to get there
From Brussels: follow the E40 to Brugge, then follow the N41 to Zeebrugge, leave Zeebrugge at your left hand and continue direction Heist. When you arrive in Heist, search for the "Heldenplein" at your left hand situated near the beach. From the "Heldenplein" go left and within 50 meters you'll find the beach!
Nearest Airports
Distance
130km from spot
110km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Brussels: follow the E40 to Brugge, then follow the N41 to Zeebrugge, leave Zeebrugge at your left hand and continue direction Heist. When you arrive in Heist, search for the "Heldenplein" at your left hand situated near the beach. From the "Heldenplein" go left and within 50 meters you'll find the beach!
Nearest Airports
Distance
130km from spot
110km from spot
Best Schools in Belgium
Riding Conditions in Heist VVW, Belgium
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Temperatures can vary from -5°C in winter to 32°C in summer. Most of the time you need a wetsuit. The season starts beginning of April to end of November, some guys sail all year round. Water temp: summer: 22°C, winter about 6°C.
There is Frontal wind at Heist VVW, Belgium.
Depressions needed for good winds. Sometimes in the beginning of the season sort of thermal winds from the NNE sector. Wind directions work from SW to NW to NE.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Heist VVW, Belgium are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Temperatures can vary from -5°C in winter to 32°C in summer. Most of the time you need a wetsuit. The season starts beginning of April to end of November, some guys sail all year round. Water temp: summer: 22°C, winter about 6°C.
There is Frontal wind at Heist VVW, Belgium.
Depressions needed for good winds. Sometimes in the beginning of the season sort of thermal winds from the NNE sector. Wind directions work from SW to NW to NE.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Heist VVW, Belgium are March, April, May, September, October and November .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Heist VVW, Belgium is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Big sandy beach, there's enough space for a lot of people to safely launch their kite. The sand is very soft, no rocks, no obstacles. Small shells can appear when low tide. There is a lot of space foreseen for water sports.
All kind of conditions from flat to waves. Waves are regularly between 20cm and 150cm. There's a difference of 200m between high tide and low tide. No obstacles on the beach or in the water. Stay out of the swimming zones.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Heist VVW, Belgium is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Big sandy beach, there's enough space for a lot of people to safely launch their kite. The sand is very soft, no rocks, no obstacles. Small shells can appear when low tide. There is a lot of space foreseen for water sports.
All kind of conditions from flat to waves. Waves are regularly between 20cm and 150cm. There's a difference of 200m between high tide and low tide. No obstacles on the beach or in the water. Stay out of the swimming zones.
Need to know
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Best Schools in Belgium
Additional information
A parking is available at Heist VVW, Belgium.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
Webcams around Heist VVW, Belgium
Webcams around Heist VVW, Belgium
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
16 knotsZeilclub Anemos 08:15:06 pm, GMT+2 Model: gfs27_long, updated 15 minutes ago | 3894 |
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20:05 1.2m
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8:50 1.3m
15:15 -0.9m
21:15 1.0m
3:45 -1.1m
10:50 1.2m
16:30 -0.9m
23:20 1.0m
5:05 -1.2m
12:15 1.4m
19:10 -1.0m
0:30 1.3m
7:10 -1.4m
7:20 -1.4m
13:10 1.7m
20:00 -1.2m
1:20 1.5m
8:00 -1.6m
13:55 1.9m
20:40 -1.4m
2:00 1.7m
8:20 -1.7m
14:30 2.0m
20:45 -1.5m
20:55 -1.5m
2:35 1.8m
8:45 -1.8m
15:00 2.0m
21:05 -1.6m
3:05 1.9m
9:15 -1.8m
15:25 2.0m
21:30 -1.6m
3:30 2.0m
9:45 -1.8m
15:45 2.0m
22:00 -1.6m
3:55 2.0m
10:15 -1.7m
Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Belgium
More about Belgium
Wind stats in Belgium...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 53 |
Feb | 49 |
Mar | 53 |
Apr | 45 |
May | 53 |
Jun | 51 |
Jul | 60 |
Aug | 42 |
Sep | 41 |
Oct | 49 |
Nov | 45 |
Dec | 56 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 4 kitesurf schools and 33 kitesurf spots in Belgium.
Best months: March April May June July August September October November
Best months: March April May June July August September October November
Accomodation around the spot
Heist VVW, Belgium











