About This Spot
Bantham, England (UK) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in England (UK).
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With S–SSW–SW winds throughout the season, Bantham, England (UK) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Works in NW (bit gusty), W, SW, S.
When to Go
Typical UK conditions. Wetsuit all year needed, summer maybe without.
What to Expect
Waves at low tide. Waves, choppy, smooth at high/mid tide. Do be careful kitesurfing when the tide is going out - the water can disappear quite fast and the beach undulates leaving very shallow water out at sea, when further inshore it can be quite deep - potentially very dangerous when jumping. Also when the tide is coming in, it rushes down the river, so if you are underpowered you'll be sucked into the black hole. But don't panic, just at the mouth of the river is a lovely beach area where you can land, pack up and walk back! On the upside the shallow water provides a beautiful `skim board` effect giving extra lift and the impression of skating effortlessly across the surface.
Wind & Conditions
S · SSW · SW · WSW · W
Best wind direction
Works in NW (bit gusty), W, SW, S.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Waves at low tide. Waves, choppy, smooth at high/mid tide. Do be careful kitesurfing when the tide is going out - the water can disappear quite fast and the beach undulates leaving very shallow water out at sea, when further inshore it can be quite deep - potentially very dangerous when jumping. Also when the tide is coming in, it rushes down the river, so if you are underpowered you'll be sucked into the black hole. But don't panic, just at the mouth of the river is a lovely beach area where you can land, pack up and walk back! On the upside the shallow water provides a beautiful `skim board` effect giving extra lift and the impression of skating effortlessly across the surface.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
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Across the bay from Burgh Island and Bigbury, and the opposite side to the mouth of the river Avon.
Location
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