Oesterdam westzijde badstrand
Netherlands · Zélande
The Oesterdam west side beach, located on the dike of the Oosterschelde in Zeeland, is a popular spot for beginners due to its shallow water and well-defined kite area. With a sandy beach that appears at low tide, it's a convenient place to progress in freestyle or learn the basics.
The setting is typical of Zeeland dikes, with a road passing overhead and direct access from the free parking. Locals appreciate the consistency of the wind and the available space when conditions are good.
It is a place shared with other sports like wingfoiling, in a protected natural environment.
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The spot works well with winds from N to SW (N, NW, W, SW, S), which are side-shore or side-on relative to the east-west oriented dike. The water remains flat to choppy, never waves thanks to the sheltered position of the Oosterschelde. The navigation area is marked by yellow buoys, spacious and safe to stay away from obstacles.
For launching and taking off, use only the sandy beach available 2 hours before and after high tide. At high tide, the space is reduced to a narrow strip of grass or gravel near the road, complicating launches. At low tide, the beach widens and the water is shallow over 50m, ideal for waterstarts and jibes. Avoid the base of the dike covered with shells. Mobile schools like those in fire truck offer hot showers on site.
Local peculiarity: always kite facing the water for take-offs, and secure your kite on the ground to prevent it from flying towards the road. The current is linked to the tides of the Oosterschelde, but remains manageable in the zone.
Sources :kitegids.nl · unplug-kitesurf.com · kitesurfvereniging.nl · kiteboardschool.nl · waterrijkoesterdam.nl · surfguru.nl
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