Knokke-Heist
Knokke-Heist is Belgium's surf epicenter—a beach resort town that becomes the unlikely gathering point for the country's small but dedicated surf community when North Sea storms deliver rideable waves. The coastline barely faces the right direction and the water is freezing, but Belgian surfers make it work through sheer determination. When it's on, the entire Belgian surf scene shows up, creating a camaraderie born from shared suffering and limited options. This is Benelux surfing at its most committed.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (300°)
- Direction range
- 270° - 340°
- Size range
- 1m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.4m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (100°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 140°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.8m - 2.2m
- Danger above
- 3m
Water temp
9°C
Wetsuit
6/5mm + boots, gloves, hood
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
7/10
Access: Beach resort access. Full facilities.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan
Secondary: Sep, Feb, Mar
Winter storms. Belgium's most consistent spot.