Winter Dip in Knokke-Heist 2027

On New Year's Day you can start the new year with a bracing dip in the North Sea at surf club Surfers Paradise in Knokke-Heist. The think tomato Winterduik takes place on Friday 1 January 2027 at 14:00 and will then be in its third edition.

What can you expect at the Winter Dip in Knokke-Heist?

• The dip: on Friday 1 January 2027 at 14:00 sharp, the participants run into the sea together. By around 14:15 everyone is back on dry land.
• Location: at Surfers Paradise, Zeedijk-Het Zoute 873. You reach the beach via the Appelzakstraat.
• For young and old: according to the municipality everyone is welcome, even toddlers.
• Hat and hot meal: at the previous edition participants received a free hat and, afterwards, a hot pasta meal from think tomato.
• Safety: lifeguards supervise the dip.
• A growing tradition: the second edition on 1 January 2026 had 650 registrations and around 500 dippers.

Practical information

• Taking part: at previous editions participation was free, but you had to register in advance. Registration and any costs for 2027 can be found on the Surfers Paradise website.
• Weather: the dip goes ahead subject to the weather.
• Organiser: Surfers Paradise together with think tomato. The date and time are also listed in the events calendar of the municipality of Knokke-Heist.

More dips at Surfers Paradise

• Easter Dip in Knokke-Heist: at Easter, Surfers Paradise also organises a dip in the sea, with a group warm-up, hot drinks and the Easter Bunny.