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Druridge Bay

📍 Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom · Kiteboarding spot

Druridge Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Newcastle-upon-Tyne in United Kingdom, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, SE wind, best ridden in April, May, October, November.

CountryUnited Kingdom
Nearest townNewcastle-upon-Tyne
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionNE, SE
Wind typeFrontal
Best monthsApril, May, October, November
TideLow tide, Coming tide
Coordinates55.2992, -1.5625

About Druridge Bay

It is shallow a long way out so good for all levels. Swell builds in Northerlies.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Druridge Bay?

The best time to kite Druridge Bay is April, May, October, November, when the NE, SE wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Druridge Bay offers open ocean conditions with NE, SE wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Druridge Bay?

Park at side of the road, do not drive completely onto the dunes.

Hazards at Druridge Bay

Swimmers, Reefs, Wave breaker, Stones.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Druridge Bay?

9 kite schools operate in United Kingdom. See kite schools in United Kingdom →

Other kite spots near Druridge Bay

Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.