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Overview

Perkpolder is a kitesurf spot on the southern bank of the Westerschelde (Western Scheldt), a major tidal estuary near the Belgian border. Flat to choppy water with strong tidal currents. South-facing shore — works best with N/NE/NW wind. One of the Westerschelde's 9 official NKV kite zones.

⚠️ Intermediate minimum — strong tidal currents in the Westerschelde. Shells and oysters on the seabed (booties essential). Tide-dependent access: kiteable approx. 2 hours either side of high tide. Shipping lane offshore — stay in zone. The Westerschelde is a highly active shipping channel to Antwerp (some of the largest container ships in the world pass here). Beautiful estuarine landscape.

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Access via the Perkpolder marina/recreation area. GPS: Perkpolder, Zeeland. Access from Hulst direction via N290 or from Middelburg via N57/N254. Check tidal tables before each session — 2-hour window around high tide. New marina built on old ferry terminal site.

On the water

Westerschelde estuary — flat to choppy, no swell. Strong tidal currents. Shells and oysters on bottom (booties essential). Salt water. Tide-dependent depth. Cold year-round. Intermediate minimum.

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Intermediate

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Parking at Perkpolder. GPS: Perkpolder, Zeeland. Access via N290 from Hulst direction. Former ferry crossing point (Perkpolder–Kruiningen ferry closed 2003, now a marina/resort area). Full facilities at the nearby Perkpolder resort.

Hazards

Strong tidal currents — can exceed 2–3 knots. Shipping channel offshore (large container ships). Shells and oysters on seabed (booties mandatory). Only kiteable 2 hours either side of high tide. S/SE/E wind: offshore. Respect NKV zone boundaries strictly.

Wind specificities

N/NE/NW onshore or side-onshore. S/SE/E offshore — do not launch. Wind can be gusty due to dykes and estuary topography. Tidal window essential — check tide times before each session. Best months April–June.

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