Walney Island / The Tip, England (UK)
Walney Island / The Tip, England (UK) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Walney Island / The Tip, England (UK) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
How to get there
From M6 get onto A590 and drive westwards until you get to Barrow-in-Furness and then onto Walney Island. Here drive south to South End.
Nearest Airports
Distance
190km from spot
110km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From M6 get onto A590 and drive westwards until you get to Barrow-in-Furness and then onto Walney Island. Here drive south to South End.
Nearest Airports
Distance
190km from spot
110km from spot
Best Schools in Liverpool
#1: Northern Kites
5/5 (166)
#2: Pro Kitesurfing School and Club
4.9/5 (53)
Riding Conditions in Walney Island / The Tip, England (UK)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Cold in winter, average 5-9°C. Decent summer from May to September can vary from 16-26°C.
Sideshore: NNW and SSE.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Cold in winter, average 5-9°C. Decent summer from May to September can vary from 16-26°C.
Sideshore: NNW and SSE.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Walney Island / The Tip, England (UK) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Long beach with lots of space.
Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Walney Island / The Tip, England (UK) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Long beach with lots of space.
Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas.
Best Schools in Liverpool
#1: Northern Kites
5/5 (166)
#2: Pro Kitesurfing School and Club
4.9/5 (53)
Webcams around Walney Island / The Tip, England (UK)
Webcams around Walney Island / The Tip, England (UK)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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| 12 | 12 | 9.1 | 1.4 | 9.3 | 10 | 9.7 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 8.9 | 7.8 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 6.2 | 5.0 | 2.7 | 7.0 | 9.5 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 7.2 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 17 |
| 13 | 14 | 9.5 | 2.9 | 9.1 | 10 | 9.5 | 5.4 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 6.6 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 35 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 33 | 36 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 11 | 9.1 | 4.3 | 1.7 | 6.8 | 9.7 | 6.0 | 13 | 17 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 11 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 17 | 19 |
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| 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 3s | 3s | 3s | 3s | 4s | 2s | 3s | 2s | 2s | 2s | 2s | 2s | 3s | 3s | 2s | 2s | 3s | 4s | 4s | 4s | 4s | 5s | 6s | 7s | 5s | 6s | 7s | 5s | 4s | 4s | 6s | 5s | 6s | 6s | 7s | 6s | 5s | 6s | 5s | 5s | 5s | 4s | 4s | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s | 6s | 4s | 4s | 4s | 4s | 5s | 5s | 5s | 4s | 4s | 3s | 3s | 3s | 3s | 3s | 3s | 4s | 5s | 4s | 4s | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1:20 -2.1m
7:30 2.6m
14:05 -2.8m
20:15 2.6m
2:30 -2.4m
8:35 3.0m
15:05 -3.1m
21:10 3.1m
3:35 -2.8m
9:30 3.5m
16:05 -3.5m
22:00 3.6m
4:30 -3.2m
10:20 4.0m
17:00 -3.8m
22:50 4.0m
5:25 -3.6m
11:10 4.3m
17:55 -3.9m
23:35 4.3m
6:20 -3.9m
11:55 4.4m
18:45 -3.9m
0:20 4.3m
7:10 -4.0m
12:45 4.3m
19:35 -3.7m
1:05 4.2m
8:00 -3.9m
13:35 4.0m
20:20 -3.5m
1:55 4.0m
8:45 -3.7m
14:25 3.5m
21:05 -3.1m
2:45 3.7m
9:35 -3.4m
15:15 3.0m
21:50 -2.8m
Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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8-1212-1717-2323-3535+ knots
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Jan
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Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 31 kitesurf spots in Liverpool.
Best months: May June July August September
Best months: May June July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Walney Island / The Tip, England (UK)
