Starrgate, England (UK) is a Shallow, Flat and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Coming Tide
.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Safety first! There is
Rescue/Lifeguards
on the spot.
Starrgate, England (UK) is a Shallow, Flat and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Coming Tide
.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Safety first! There is
Rescue/Lifeguards
on the spot.
How to get there
M6 Motorway northwards. Follow the M55 West to Blackpool. Follow the Blackpool airport signs from the motorway, pass the airport on your left (you will be on a dual carriageway) and continue to the the sea in front of you. You will see the BLCC (Blackpool Light Craft Club) in front of you. Park in the car park next to it. Sail anywhere on the beach you like.
M6 Motorway northwards. Follow the M55 West to Blackpool. Follow the Blackpool airport signs from the motorway, pass the airport on your left (you will be on a dual carriageway) and continue to the the sea in front of you. You will see the BLCC (Blackpool Light Craft Club) in front of you. Park in the car park next to it. Sail anywhere on the beach you like.
Cold in winter (November to March) with about 9°C water and varying air temps. In Summer 18-20°C water and 20-23°C air. Bring a good wetsuit and gloves etc in the winter.
There is
Frontal wind
at Starrgate, England (UK).
Very steady wind, caused by low pressure rather than thermal breezes. Blackpool is a lively town renowned for its windy weather. Normally there are at least 3-4 sailing days per week year-round. Very windy in winter from 10-50 knots. Spring and autumn are normally a steady 20 knots.
The
best moments to come
to Starrgate, England (UK) are
January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Cold in winter (November to March) with about 9°C water and varying air temps. In Summer 18-20°C water and 20-23°C air. Bring a good wetsuit and gloves etc in the winter.
There is
Frontal wind
at Starrgate, England (UK).
Very steady wind, caused by low pressure rather than thermal breezes. Blackpool is a lively town renowned for its windy weather. Normally there are at least 3-4 sailing days per week year-round. Very windy in winter from 10-50 knots. Spring and autumn are normally a steady 20 knots.
The
best moments to come
to Starrgate, England (UK) are
January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Coming Tide
.
Starrgate, England (UK) is a
Shallow, Flat and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Long wide sandy beach, no rocks or obstacles for miles. Up to 14m tides so lots of sand to launch.
Up to 10m tides. Check tide times - a lot of water means a lot of water state changes. Expect butter smooth shallow lagoons at flat water and as tide marches in. More often choppy water, occasionally can get big waves well over head height. Rarely surfable waves.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Coming Tide
.
Starrgate, England (UK) is a
Shallow, Flat and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Long wide sandy beach, no rocks or obstacles for miles. Up to 14m tides so lots of sand to launch.
Up to 10m tides. Check tide times - a lot of water means a lot of water state changes. Expect butter smooth shallow lagoons at flat water and as tide marches in. More often choppy water, occasionally can get big waves well over head height. Rarely surfable waves.