About This Spot
Budle Bay, 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 water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–NNE–NE winds throughout the season, Budle Bay, England (UK) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Picks up quite a breeze. Best in N, NW, NE or E. Does work in SW and W but very gusty. Does not work in SE or S.
When to Go
Standard UK weather ie you never know what it will do. Wetsuit necessary.
What to Expect
Budle Bay is a tidal lagoon and only works 2.5 hrs either side of high tide. It is almost entirely flat, especially in N wind, and only picks up chop in strong W wind. There are also sometimes tidal rips and bores that appear at varying states of the tide. On the north side of the lagoon the water is about 1-3 ft deep, so perfect flat water.
Wind & Conditions
N · NNE · NE · ENE · E · NW · NNW
Best wind direction
Picks up quite a breeze. Best in N, NW, NE or E. Does work in SW and W but very gusty. Does not work in SE or S.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Budle Bay is a tidal lagoon and only works 2.5 hrs either side of high tide. It is almost entirely flat, especially in N wind, and only picks up chop in strong W wind. There are also sometimes tidal rips and bores that appear at varying states of the tide. On the north side of the lagoon the water is about 1-3 ft deep, so perfect flat water.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍No information to the beach
Driving is the only way. It's about 5min drive off the A1, on the B1342 (signposted Bamburgh Castle). There's a little space to park at the top of the lane at Kiln Point. Walk down the track (it gets muddy at the bottom). Turn right when you hit the Bay, walk along the shore for about 5min until the rocks/pebbles give way to sand. This is the usual launch point.
Location
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