KiteGlobeIsle of Wight / Compton Bay
Isle of Wight / Compton Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Bournemouth in United Kingdom, with open ocean conditions, best ridden in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Bournemouth |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Island |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | 50.6625, -1.4772 |
About Isle of Wight / Compton Bay
Nice waves. Shallow access.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Isle of Wight / Compton Bay?
The best time to kite Isle of Wight / Compton Bay is January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Isle of Wight / Compton Bay offers open ocean conditions (Frontal wind), launching from island.
How do I get to Isle of Wight / Compton Bay?
Make your way to Portsmouth, Southampton or Lymington on the south coast of England, and get a ferry to the island. Then head to the southwest end to Freshwater and then east to Compton.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.