About This Spot
Old Hunstanton, 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 reliable winds throughout the season, Old Hunstanton, England (UK) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Westerlies with depressions with any force possible. Recommended in anything from SSW round through W to N.
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 5 mm booties and gloves and shorty in summer.
What to Expect
Flat to choppy water. Shallow depending on the tide. Ridable at most states of the tide. There are a few small wooden stakes that appear from about mid-tide, ask a local for the exact location. At very low tide there is a 2-4m strip of mussels and razor shellfish, if you are a beginner, you may want to wear boots.
Wind & Conditions
Westerlies with depressions with any force possible. Recommended in anything from SSW round through W to N.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat to choppy water. Shallow depending on the tide. Ridable at most states of the tide. There are a few small wooden stakes that appear from about mid-tide, ask a local for the exact location. At very low tide there is a 2-4m strip of mussels and razor shellfish, if you are a beginner, you may want to wear boots.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Take a left on the sharp bend as you exit Hunstanton on the A149 (Pitch 'n' Putt will be on your left). Clifftop car park or grass car park adjacent to Le Strange Hotel (fee £3). Please do not park in the Le Strange Hotel car park itself, since this will cause trouble.
Location
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