Kitesurfing in United Kingdom
Camber Sands
Camber is easily accessible from London and boasts a huge sandy beach, three kite schools and various bars in the town. It is also a good place to learn with shallow shelving beaches and small waves. You can enjoy onshore winds in every direction (aside from NW) within a 15-minute drive. Wind and Weather The prevailing wind direction is SW...
Cornwall
Cornwall is a very underrated spot for Kitesurfing; we have a reliable prevailing south-westerly and blue Atlantic waters that meet 400 miles of coastline. Given the shape of Cornwall, it gives us many options and variety, and you’ll rarely find more than a handful of kites out at any given time. Beyond Kitesurfing Cornwall is the most southern point of...
Southend On Sea
When thinking of ideal kiting locations, turquoise water, sunshine and consistent winds spring to mind and Great Britain can deliver these despite its poor reputation. Southend On Sea is just a 40-minute train ride from London and offers some of the best flat water spots, with spacious lagoons and flat butter water! There is also an awesome kite community with...
The Isle of Thanet
I believe the Isle of Thanet to be quite a unique destination when it comes to kiting on the mainland of the UK. Once described as a boil on the butt cheek of Britain, I now like to refer to it as more of a beauty spot lovingly! As kitesurfers, we are undoubtedly spoilt; never being more than a 10-minute...
Westward Ho!
Westward Ho! is a picturesque seaside village near Bideford on the North Devon coast in England. The name Westward Ho! derives from the Victorian novel by Charles Kingsley, and is unique as its the only place in Britain with an exclamation mark is in its name. Renowned for its miles of golden sandy beach and backed by a pebble ridge,...
Whitstable
Whitstable is a small town in Kent, England on the South East coast. The town is renowned for its oysters! Over the last couple of years, Whitstable has become a very popular kitesurfing destination, and the kitesurfing community has grown bigger and bigger. Once you arrive, you should pop into Boardworx (Beach Walk) and have a chat with Mark, Karen...
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Rottnest Island
Why Visit Rottnest Island sits off the west coast of Perth, visible on the horizon on most days; it's a mere 18km from the mainland. Steeped in history, it is now a protected nature reserve, accessible by private boat or two ferry companies that operate daily trips to the island. Home to white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and the...
Achill Island
Ireland is a hidden gem for kitesurfing. There are amazing conditions for kiting in Ireland and unique spots. It's such a shame that it goes so unnoticed. Home to the 'Battle of the Lake' competition and Pure Magic Kite School; the small island offers both awesome wave riding on the beach and flat water 100 meters on the lake! In...
Montauk
Montauk is a small mellow town about a three-hour drive from Manhattan, New York. It can get a little crowded on the weekends but otherwise, it's pretty chilled. In Montauk, you can kitesurf or surf all year round. The best time to visit though is during the fall. The best flat water spot is called Napeague and we'll tell you a little...
Brandon Bay
You might wonder what's so special about Brandon Bay; all I can say is it's magical, and the views are absolutely stunning. Get this on your bucket list, especially if you're into wave kiting or surfing. The area offers a plethora of places to visit within a really small area. The bay itself is located near Castlegregory, a quaint village...
Mancora
Peru is a beautiful and safe destination, with the best climate ever, plenty of other activities like yoga, surfing, diving, whale watching, a wide variety of restaurants to try... You will not regret it! Mancora offers a 98% wind statistics, long, perfect waves and endless summer! What more could you ask for! Wind and Weather The windy season is From...
Rameswaram
Rameswaram is a well-kept secret and one of the best kitesurfing spots in India. The eastern coast of India receives stable and steady trade winds for almost nine months every year, giving us a long kiteboarding season. Here you feel like real explorers, with so much on offer. You can indulge in the ancient history which features fabulous architecture and...