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Clacton-on-Sea, England (UK)

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Clacton-on-Sea, England (UK) is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E and SW .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Clacton-on-Sea, England (UK) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Clacton-on-Sea, England (UK) is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E and SW .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Clacton-on-Sea, England (UK) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Colchester drive southeast on B1027 towards Clacton-on-Sea. Finding a parking spot in summer is not easy, better go to Southend.
Nearest Airports
Distance
London Southend (SEN)
50km from spot
London Stansted (STN)
80km from spot
London City (LCY)
105km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Colchester drive southeast on B1027 towards Clacton-on-Sea. Finding a parking spot in summer is not easy, better go to Southend.
Nearest Airports
Distance
London Southend (SEN)
50km from spot
London Stansted (STN)
80km from spot
London City (LCY)
105km from spot

Clacton-on-Sea, England, next to Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea, London, England (UK)

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Riding Conditions in Clacton-on-Sea, England (UK)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
3mm wetsuit in the summer, 5mm in spring and autumn. Surfing is all year round for those who don't mind the cold. The sea is up at 16°C in summer and down to 8°C in winter. Season May to October.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E and SW .
Best with NE to E and SW.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
3mm wetsuit in the summer, 5mm in spring and autumn. Surfing is all year round for those who don't mind the cold. The sea is up at 16°C in summer and down to 8°C in winter. Season May to October.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E and SW .
Best with NE to E and SW.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Clacton-on-Sea, England (UK) is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Long, sandy beach. Sunbathers and swimmers normally stick to the main beach of Clacton, but there are 4 bays further west with plenty of space and plenty of sand for easy set up and launching of kites. Unless its a really hot day or a bank holiday, you might have space on the beach, but you will not find anywhere to park. Large rocks and jetties wooden sewage pipe holder in main kite beach.
At the end of Clacton beach, called the Martello, there are 4 large bays sheltered by large rock jetties, to help beach erosion, which means the water is dead flat when winds are side and sideonshore.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Clacton-on-Sea, England (UK) is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Long, sandy beach. Sunbathers and swimmers normally stick to the main beach of Clacton, but there are 4 bays further west with plenty of space and plenty of sand for easy set up and launching of kites. Unless its a really hot day or a bank holiday, you might have space on the beach, but you will not find anywhere to park. Large rocks and jetties wooden sewage pipe holder in main kite beach.
At the end of Clacton beach, called the Martello, there are 4 large bays sheltered by large rock jetties, to help beach erosion, which means the water is dead flat when winds are side and sideonshore.
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Wavebreakers .

Beach risk reported: Other .
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Wavebreakers .

Beach risk reported: Other .
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Additional information
A parking is available at Clacton-on-Sea, England (UK).
The kite surfers are friendly though, will help if you are in trouble and like wise would be nice too.
Webcams around Clacton-on-Sea, England (UK)
Webcams around Clacton-on-Sea, England (UK)
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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There are 2 kitesurf schools and 13 kitesurf spots in Essex.
Best months: May June July August September October
Best months: May June July August September October
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