KiteGlobeHumberston
Humberston is a kiteboarding spot near Manchester in United Kingdom, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, E, SE, NW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Manchester |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lagoon, River Mouth |
| Best wind direction | N, NE, E, SE, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December |
| Tide | High tide, Low tide |
| Coordinates | 53.5323, 0.0113 |
About Humberston
Perfectly flat in Northwest winds. Many different conditions on this spot. Shallow, flat and choppy, small to medium waves. It is on the side of a river mouth, with sandbars etc. Look out for the ships passing by. Look out for some shipwrecks, which can be seen during low tide, but will be covered during high tide. Look out for currents with outgoing tide, it can make you loose your board. Also be careful with incoming tide, it can get pretty strong. Humberston is on the shore line of the river Humber which is a busy major shipping lanes feeding Grimsby and Immingham and the port of Hull not forgetting the oil and gas terminals at Tetney. Don't be surprised if you see some seals popping up in front of you from time to time mostly harmless but if you see a bull seal get away from them as they are aggressive in the breeding season.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Humberston?
The best time to kite Humberston is January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December, when the N, NE, E, SE, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Humberston offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, E, SE, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean, lagoon, river mouth.
How do I get to Humberston?
M62 Grimsby head for Cleethorpes, then Thorpe Park at Humberston.
Hazards at Humberston
Swimmers, Animals, Currents, Ships, Fishernets, Buoys, Shells.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.