Beach De Droge opgang

Beach entrance De Droge opgang is beach post 4 (Droogen Opganck) on the Koningin Astridlaan, with a footbridge over the dunes.

• Swimming: in July and August lifeguards are on duty here every day from 10.30 am to 6.30 pm; swimming is only allowed in the supervised zones.
• Attraction: Minigolf Parasol is nearby.
• Dogs: from 15 June to 15 September dogs are not allowed on the beach or in the dunes between 10.30 am and 6.30 pm, except on the paved paths; at other times they are welcome.

Beach pavilions nearby

There is no beach pavilion at beach entrance De Droge opgang, but you can get food and drinks nearby.

• Koki Beach: ±500 m further along, at beach entrance Astrid.
• Hippo Beach: ±700 m further along, at beach entrance De Duinpan.

Today at the sea

This is the current situation at the sea near beach entrance De Droge opgang, useful if you are heading to the beach today.

• Weather: 6,7°C, overcast; weather forecast.
• Wind: 2 Bft from the northeast.
• Sea water: about 9,2°C.
• Tides: high tide at 02:42 and 14:54; low tide at 09:05 and 21:19; all tides.
• Sun: sunrise 08:00, sunset 17:06.

Dogs on the beach

• Dogs are prohibited on the beaches of Bredene during the period 1 juli till 1 September between 10:30 till 18:30.
• Outside of the above mentioned period and time are only leased dogs allowed on the beaches of Bredene.

Further, we also recommend reading the information board, with the local beach rules, which is often placed near every beach (entrance).

Nearest beach for dogs at Bredene

Leashed dogs are allowed all year:

• from beach De Duinpan in the direction De Haan;
• from beach Twins in the direction Oostende.

Horses on the beach

Horses are prohibited from 1 June until 15 September from 09:00 until 19:00 hrs on the beach and in the dunes. Always prohibited: beyond the high tide line and in the dunes, apart from on the riding paths provided. Access to the beach only via post 6 (Hippodroom entrance).