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Retro Beach Kitefoil Forecast

Oostende · Belgium

Retro Beach scores 97/100 for kitefoil today at its best ability level (expert). The beach faces NW. A wide, flat sandy North Sea beach on Oostende's western stretch near the harbour wall. The beach break gives small, inconsistent surf, best in winter on north-northwest swell with offshore south-east wind; south-west to north-west winds suit kitesurfing and windsurfing. Kiting is limited to two zones in July-August, requiring certification, club membership and a ribbon; banned sunset to sunrise. Summer lifeguards patrol; tidal range is about 3.3 m.

Today's kitefoil score by ability

beginner
60/100Okay
intermediate
87/100Excellent
advanced
94/100Epic!
expert
97/100Epic!

Today's conditions at Retro Beach

Wave
1.2 m
Wind
10 kn
Water temp
20°C
Facing
NW

Scores are today's peak across the day, from 4Shor ShorSense™ — modelled per spot on our high-resolution European seabed map. The full 8-day kitefoil forecast is in the app.

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