Rhu Spit, Scotland (UK)
Rhu Spit, Scotland (UK) is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Rhu Spit, Scotland (UK) is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Get onto A82, then follow signs to Helensburgh and Rhu.
Nearest Airports
Distance
35km from spot
115km from spot
230km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Get onto A82, then follow signs to Helensburgh and Rhu.
Nearest Airports
Distance
35km from spot
115km from spot
230km from spot
Best Schools in Scotland
Riding Conditions in Rhu Spit, Scotland (UK)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Expect everything. This is Scotland: generally you need a 5mm steamer all year.
There is Frontal wind at Rhu Spit, Scotland (UK).
Works in all wind directions.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Expect everything. This is Scotland: generally you need a 5mm steamer all year.
There is Frontal wind at Rhu Spit, Scotland (UK).
Works in all wind directions.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Rhu Spit, Scotland (UK) is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy spit with lots of space.
Flat to choppy water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Rhu Spit, Scotland (UK) is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy spit with lots of space.
Flat to choppy water.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Scotland
Additional information
A parking is available at Rhu Spit, Scotland (UK).
Webcams around Rhu Spit, Scotland (UK)
Webcams around Rhu Spit, Scotland (UK)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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More about Kitesurfing in Scotland
More about Scotland
Wind stats in Scotland...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 65 |
| Feb | 64 |
| Mar | 67 |
| Apr | 66 |
| May | 66 |
| Jun | 49 |
| Jul | 55 |
| Aug | 57 |
| Sep | 64 |
| Oct | 64 |
| Nov | 63 |
| Dec | 63 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 4 kitesurf schools and 45 kitesurf spots in Scotland.
Best months: May June July August September
Best months: May June July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Rhu Spit, Scotland (UK)
