Beadnell Bay on England's northeast coast offers consistent weekly wind and large, accessible bays for multiple skill levels. The north end works best in southerly to northeasterly winds with a convenient car park, though reefs emerge at low tide. The southern section suits northwesterly to easterly winds with minimal hazards and small beach space at high tide. Nearby Budle Bay provides excellent flat water and works uniquely well on westerlies. The region attracts some other water users but remains relatively uncrowded for a UK east coast spot.
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Woo big-air record: 21.2 m by Gary Leighton · bottom-end kite 20m+
Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.
| Month | Wind chance | Avg wind | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27% | 10.1 kt | 3.9 | 7.1 |
| Feb | 39% | 11.1 kt | 5.3 | 6.8 |
| Mar | 15% | 8.7 kt | 6.1 | 6.8 |
| Apr | 11% | 7.7 kt | 6.5 | 7.8 |
| May | 11% | 7.6 kt | 10.4 | 11 |
| Jun | 3% | 7.2 kt | 14.3 | 14.2 |
| Jul | 4% | 7.4 kt | 15.8 | 13.6 |
| Aug | 1% | 7.3 kt | 15.1 | 15.7 |
| Sep | 12% | 8 kt | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Oct | 22% | 9.8 kt | 10.8 | 12.2 |
| Nov | 17% | 9.4 kt | 7 | 10.4 |
| Dec | 24% | 9.6 kt | 4.3 | 8.8 |
7.2/10
By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.
Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.
Getting there
Car needed
Cost of a kite day
Internet
Local infrastructure
via OpenWeather
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