KiteGlobeSaunton Sands
Saunton Sands is a kiteboarding spot near Exeter, Bristol in United Kingdom, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW, W, NW wind.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Exeter, Bristol |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SW, W, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Coordinates | 51.0962, -4.2218 |
About Saunton Sands
There are great waves at Saunton, it's one of the best waves for long board surfers - and makes a great playground for windsurfer and kiteboarders, it's flat between the waves. The tide range is big, it goes out 3/4 of mile and ranges from 6-10m tides. Tide runs on a 6 hour cycle. Gentle sloping beach which stays waist deep for a long way out.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Saunton Sands offers open ocean conditions with SW, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Saunton Sands?
Take the M5 to junction 27 and then the A273 to Barnstaple. Follow signs to Braunton. When you reach Braunton (5 miles from Barnstaple) take a left at the sign posted to Saunton and Croyde. The Beach car park (only entrance to beach) is 2.6 miles from Braunton and is a sharp left turn that goes down into the car park...if you go past the large white hotel you've gone to far.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.