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Morecambe Bay

📍 Manchester, United Kingdom · Kiteboarding spot

Morecambe Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Manchester in United Kingdom, with open ocean conditions and prevailing W, NW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.

CountryUnited Kingdom
Nearest townManchester
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionW, NW
Best monthsMarch, April, May, September, October, November
Coordinates54.0759, -2.8615

About Morecambe Bay

Flat at low tide, 3-4 ft peeling waves at high tide after a good blow. On high tides sea wall should be regarded but the bay is only 6-12 inches deep.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Morecambe Bay?

The best time to kite Morecambe Bay is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the W, NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Morecambe Bay offers open ocean conditions with W, NW wind, launching from ocean.

How do I get to Morecambe Bay?

M6 junction 25, follow signs for Morecambe Promenade. Turn left onto prom (sea on your right) and drive till you see `The Battery` pub. Park here and launch.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Morecambe Bay?

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.