Beaches
The sand beach of Oostduinkerke is at low tide almost one kilometre wide and it runs all the way to Dunkirk. A lovely place to enjoy the sun, build sand castles or explore the beach.
A sunbath or a walk along the beach, playing fun or water sports. The very well maintained, white beaches of Oostduinkerke will offer you peace and quietness. The beaches, with showers to rinse of the salt seawater, will be cleaned everyday. Besides the rescue brigade will guard the beaches and warns when there is a dangerous current or wind; a pleasant and safe feeling.
On the beaches and in the surf you can practice a variety of spectacular recreation forms. Other surf disciplines are mobile short boards, and the calmer long boards, body boards, bodysurf with a small board in the hand, kneeboards on your knees and the skim boards on the thin water film that stays behind after every wave. On the wide beaches of the North seacoast you can drive a sail wagon or do some beach surfing.
Facilities
The sand beach of Oostduinkerke is at low tide almost one kilometre wide. The beach perfectly suits for para carting and sail wagon driving because of its size (30 kilometres long until the beach of Dunkirk), the slope and the absence of beach entrances.
Optimum facilities will tribute to the comfort and with that the holiday pleasure of the guests. It starts with accessible beach crossings and parking places, the availability of public showers and restrooms, beach cabins, and dustbins. Then there are the lifeguards and the rescue brigade whom watch over the well being of the guests, with a First aid post nearby. The possibility to rent beach-chairs, windshields and parasols is an extra comfort for our 'spoiled' bathing guests.
At the end the many beach pavilions will take care of the needs for serving drinks and snacks or lunch and diner.
Are dogs allowed on the beach?
Yes, but only under certain conditions. In some municipalities the beach is not accessible in certain areas or periods. Sometimes conditions apply. But generally there are exceptions for guide dogs.
The local regulations in Oostduinkerke:
On the beach of Oostduinkerke dogs are prohibited during the period 1 June to 15 September.
Exception is not guarded beach. This unguarded beach is located between the extension of the Betty Street in Koksijde and Middenlaan Oostduinkerke. This area is walking with the dog on leash permitted between 19.00 and 24.00. Dogs should not roam there on the beach. They should always be kept on a leash.
Beach tips
- At low tide there is a strong current towards the sea, than stay close to shore. In case you get pulled in by the current do not try to swim straight against it, but swim slanting to the shore with the current. Also be aware of floating devices like air-beds, boats or other swimming devices.
- Do not get to close to the poles, piers or other obstacles.
- Watch your children carefully, do not let them alone near the water. Are there recognition signs on the beach, tell it to your children.
- Help to keep the beaches clean.
