It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
How to get there
Make your way to Portsmouth, Southampton or Lymington on the south coast of England, and get a ferry to the island. Then head to the southwest end to Freshwater and then east to Compton.
Make your way to Portsmouth, Southampton or Lymington on the south coast of England, and get a ferry to the island. Then head to the southwest end to Freshwater and then east to Compton.
Riding Conditions in Isle of Wight / Compton Bay, England (UK)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
General south coast England water/air temperatures. Summer shorty, full wetsuit for winter. Summer late May to September.
There is
Frontal wind
at Isle of Wight / Compton Bay, England (UK).
Usual direction is SW. Can get up to 8 Bft. Generally light winds during summer, better in winter.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Isle of Wight / Compton Bay, England (UK) are
January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
General south coast England water/air temperatures. Summer shorty, full wetsuit for winter. Summer late May to September.
There is
Frontal wind
at Isle of Wight / Compton Bay, England (UK).
Usual direction is SW. Can get up to 8 Bft. Generally light winds during summer, better in winter.
Wind
usually
blows
from SW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Isle of Wight / Compton Bay, England (UK) are
January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Isle of Wight / Compton Bay, England (UK) is a
Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Long beach with lots of space. Beach goers during summer.
Nice waves. Shallow access.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Isle of Wight / Compton Bay, England (UK) is a
Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Long beach with lots of space. Beach goers during summer.
Nice waves. Shallow access.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
July and August
.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
July and August
.