Swimming in the sea is only allowed in the zones where there are lifeguard services. Below you will find when and where there are lifeguards on the beach, which makes it safe to swim in the sea. 

Preseason

When?

  • May 9, 10, 11 and 12 (Ascension weekend)
  • May 18, 19 and 20 (Pentecost weekend)
  • May 25 and 26
  • June 1st and 2nd
  • June 8 and 9
  • June 15 up to and including June 28 (daily)

Where?

  • Beach post 4 Mariakerke
  • Beach post 6 Koninginnelaan
  • Beach post 8 Kursaal
  • Beach post 9 Oosthelling

Peak season

When?

Daily from June 29 until September 1st from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Where?

All beach posts.
Please note: swimming and bathing is prohibited between lifeguard posts 5 (Northlaan) and 6 (Koninginnelaan).

Low season

When?

  • September 2nd up to and including September 15th (daily)

Where?

  • Beach post 4 Mariakerke
  • Beach post 6 Koninginnelaan
  • Beach post 8 Kursaal
  • Beach post 9 Oosthelling