Oostende Reviews and Ratings
(North Sea – Belgium)
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Visitor reviews of Oostende surf break
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“Do not underestimate the difficulty, the currents, the pain to forecast a good swell if you need to drive there from Luxemburg or inlands. xD when it's rough, difficulty goes up to 3+? The energy to get out, the currents, can be unbearable, especially if no shortboard, the waves aren't that difficult to ride, but because moshy, even if higher, very hard to catch, loads of paddeling. xD some clean breaks in france (point breaks with 1.2 m waves near sable d'ollonne) are easier to catch then 0.7 at northern sea. xD But Northshores are always fun, less cool kids, more dedicated ones! Oostende surfers are very nice, Blankneberge at times had a pretty "harsh" rude environement considering locals. Better because pier filters the waves and the currents, but the mood at the lineup, - pretty agreesif for such mediocre waves, and they're counted already. So if 20 locals and 1 elderly guy outside who signals them the waves.... not funny. to say the least. But we don't go there often anymore, prefer Oostende. xD”
Carlo from LUXEMBOURG - 24 Sep 2020
Oostende Ratings
Overall: 1.0. Based on 8 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.1(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 2.0(1: Oostende is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.6(1: Oostende is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in North Sea - Belgium. 5: the best break in North Sea - Belgium). |
Difficulty Level: 2.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.9(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Oostende can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.1(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Oostende, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.7(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Oostende are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.6(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.9(1: Often too crowded. 5: Oostende is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Oostende requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 2.9(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.3(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.8(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Oostende for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.3(1: Camping at Oostende is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Oostende is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.5(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Oostende, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.7(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Oostende where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Le spot se situe à droite de la digue. Il marche à marée haute . Bien à l'abri des vents de S-SW
Attention à la digue en pierre immergée face au Fort Napoleon.”
JUL2019 from FRANCE - 04 Mar 2019
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