Best Time to Ride · Knokke vs Oesterdam
Knokke vs Oesterdam: which is better for kitesurfing & windsurfing?
Knokke or Oesterdam? Month by month: windy days, waves and water temperature side by side, from years of weather data.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Knokke is windier in 12 of 12 months.
- Knokke has warmer water in 5 of 12 months.
- Best months at Knokke: November–December.
- Best months at Oesterdam: April–October.
- 66 km apart.
BestNov–Dec
Knokke
Belgium
Beginner-friendly · 9°C water in season, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ OST 33 km
Windy days per month (15+ knots)
JFMAMJJASOND131110111089910111516
Water temperature per month (°C)
JFMAMJJASOND67811151921211915118
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BestApr–Oct
Oesterdam
Netherlands
Beginner-friendly · 17°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ ANR 35 km
Windy days per month (15+ knots)
JFMAMJJASOND99574465771212
Water temperature per month (°C)
JFMAMJJASOND65710141821212016128
Best time to go →Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Water: average sea surface temperature.