Kitesurfing spots near Bournemouth
The closest kite spot to Bournemouth is Poole Harbour, 6 km from the centre. There are 3 spots within 65 km (2 flat water and 1 with waves); most work in SW and SE winds. Live wind shows which ones work today.
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Poole Harbour is a huge natural harbour with shallow, flat water that makes it one of the most beginner-friendly kite sp...
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Portland Harbour, beside Weymouth on the Jurassic Coast, is one of the UK's best flat-water venues. The harbour walls sh...
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Hayling Island is one of the UK's classic kitesurfing venues, with a long shingle-backed beach facing the Solent. South-...
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| NE | Poole Harbour |
|---|---|
| SE | Portland Harbour, Hayling Island |
| S | Hayling Island |
| SW | Poole Harbour, Portland Harbour, Hayling Island |
| W | Poole Harbour, Portland Harbour |
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest kite spot to Bournemouth?
Poole Harbour, 6 km from the centre of Bournemouth.
Where can beginners kite near Bournemouth?
Poole Harbour, Portland Harbour are rated beginner-friendly.
Which spots near Bournemouth work with an easterly wind?
None of the 3 spots near Bournemouth works in an easterly.