KiteGlobeGwithian
Gwithian is a kiteboarding spot near Plymouth in United Kingdom, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S, SW wind, best ridden in April, May, September, October, November.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Plymouth |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | S, SW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | April, May, September, October, November |
| Coordinates | 50.2282, -5.3926 |
About Gwithian
Nice and clean waves, quiet powerful but run for a long time. Lots of space on the water. Watch out for some rocks in the water. Best left of the windsurfers when it is big.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Gwithian?
The best time to kite Gwithian is April, May, September, October, November, when the S, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Gwithian offers open ocean conditions with S, SW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Gwithian?
Get onto A30 and drive Southwest. Exit in Angarra, drive to Copperhouse and then onto B3301 to Gwithian. In Gwithian drive to the beach. Good car park. Park and walk down the dunes for about 300-400m.
Hazards at Gwithian
Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.