Beach Duinse Polders
Beach entrance Duinse Polders lies by the Ruzettelaan, at the dunes towards Zeebrugge.
Nature: behind the dunes lie the De Fonteintjes nature reserve and the Zeebos.
- Dogs: from the Gadeynehelling towards Zeebrugge dogs are allowed on the beach on a lead from 15 March to 15 October, and off the lead from 16 October to 14 March.
- Horses: horses are not allowed on the beach from the Easter holidays up to and including 15 September.
Today at the sea
This is the current situation at the sea near beach entrance Duinse Polders, useful if you are heading to the beach today.
- Weather: 10,1°C, clear; weather forecast.
- Wind: 4 Bft from the north.
- Sea water: about 9,4°C.
- Tides: high tide at 03:29 and 15:43; low tide at 09:39 and 21:51; all tides.
- Sun: sunrise 08:02, sunset 17:03.
Dogs on the beach
Dogs are prohibited on the beaches of Blankenberge during the period from Easter vacation till 15 September.
- Outside of the above mentioned period are only leased dogs allowed on the beaches of Blankenberge.
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 Blankenberge
Leashed dogs are allowed all year:
- from beach Duinse Polders in the direction Zeebrugge;
- from beach Harendijke in the direction De Haan.
Horses on the beach
Horse riding on the beach is only permitted if you possess a permit, obtained in advance from the local council.
Horse traffic is not permitted on the beach nor in the dunes in the period between the Easter holidays and 15 September. Horse traffic is never permitted on the beach above the high-water line nor in the dunes (except for the dedicated bridle paths).






