Minehead

📍 Bristol, United Kingdom · Kiteboarding spot

Minehead is a kiteboarding spot near Bristol in United Kingdom, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NW wind.

Country	United Kingdom
Nearest town	Bristol
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Ocean
Best wind direction	NW
Wind type	Frontal
Coordinates	51.2071, -3.4639

About Minehead

Tidal beach. Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas depending on tides. With a NW wind this is exceptional, flat then swell. 5 mile downwinders possible.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Minehead offers open ocean conditions with NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Minehead?

M5 south from Bristol. Then onto A39 west to Minehead.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Minehead?

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

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