About This Spot
Hunstanton Beach, 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 experienced riders pushing their limits.
With N–SW–WSW winds throughout the season, Hunstanton Beach, England (UK) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Works best in SW, SW-W, N. The wind changes around a lot. Westerlies with depressions with any force possible.
When to Go
English weather could be anything from 30°C in summer to below freezing in winter. We can usually sail through winter in a 5mm booties and gloves and shorty in summer.
What to Expect
Lagoons on high tide becomes flat and shallow at low tides. It gets a little choppy as the tide comes in. Best at low tide when the sandbar emerges on the outside and the water is butter-flat. As soon as the tide creeps up towards the groynes it's time to pack up and head round to Old Hunstanton.
Wind & Conditions
N · SW · WSW · W
Best wind direction
Works best in SW, SW-W, N. The wind changes around a lot. Westerlies with depressions with any force possible.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Lagoons on high tide becomes flat and shallow at low tides. It gets a little choppy as the tide comes in. Best at low tide when the sandbar emerges on the outside and the water is butter-flat. As soon as the tide creeps up towards the groynes it's time to pack up and head round to Old Hunstanton.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍No information to the beach
Sign posted from King's Lynn. In King's Lynn drive north on A149. Exit at Hunstanton Beach. Very easy to find as Hunstanton only has one beach and it runs alongside the town. Sailing Club car park is £4 (free to members of the sailing club). Alternatives are the Oasis swimming pool car park or the car park behind Oceanside.
Location
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