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Brightlingsea, England (UK)

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Brightlingsea, England (UK) is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Expert ridersFlat and Chop.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S and NW .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Brightlingsea, England (UK) is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Expert ridersFlat and Chop.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S and NW .
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 southeast on B1027 towards Clacton-on-Sea. Before it follow signs to Brightlingsea. Here get to the southwest tip via Promenade Way and Western Promenade.
Nearest Airports
Distance
London Southend (SEN)
45km from spot
London Stansted (STN)
70km from spot
London City (LCY)
95km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Colchester southeast on B1027 towards Clacton-on-Sea. Before it follow signs to Brightlingsea. Here get to the southwest tip via Promenade Way and Western Promenade.
Nearest Airports
Distance
London Southend (SEN)
45km from spot
London Stansted (STN)
70km from spot
London City (LCY)
95km from spot

Brightlingsea, England, next to Colchester, Brightlingsea, London, England (UK)

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Riding Conditions in Brightlingsea, 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 S and NW .
There is Frontal wind at Brightlingsea, England (UK).
Works with NW and S.
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 S and NW .
There is Frontal wind at Brightlingsea, England (UK).
Works with NW and S.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Brightlingsea, England (UK) is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
No real launch. For experienced kiters only.
Flat to choppy water. Located right at the river mouth. No good for kitesurfing as the area is too small. Also, nowhere to launch due to breakwaters.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Brightlingsea, England (UK) is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
No real launch. For experienced kiters only.
Flat to choppy water. Located right at the river mouth. No good for kitesurfing as the area is too small. Also, nowhere to launch due to breakwaters.
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Boats, Jet Skis, Buoys, Wavebreakers, Stones and Shells .

Beach risk reported: Shells .
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Boats, Jet Skis, Buoys, Wavebreakers, Stones and Shells .

Beach risk reported: Shells .
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#1: Push Kiting
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4.9/5 (34)
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4.7/5 (10)
Additional information
A parking is available at Brightlingsea, England (UK).
Webcams around Brightlingsea, England (UK)
Webcams around Brightlingsea, England (UK)
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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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