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St. Annes

📍 Manchester, United Kingdom · Kiteboarding spot

St. Annes is a kiteboarding spot near Manchester in United Kingdom, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, E, SW, W, NW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October.

CountryUnited Kingdom
Nearest townManchester
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionN, E, SW, W, NW
Wind typeFrontal
Best monthsMarch, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
TideHigh tide, Coming tide, Falling tide
Coordinates53.7590, -3.0460

About St. Annes

Good most of the time except on a low tide, then it can be a really long walk with gear.

When is the best time to kitesurf at St. Annes?

The best time to kite St. Annes is March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the N, E, SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

St. Annes offers open ocean conditions with N, E, SW, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to St. Annes?

Get on the M6, aim for Blackpool. When you hit the water, turn left and drive south to St. Annes and look for kites in the air.

Hazards at St. Annes

Animals, Currents, Jetskis, Bridge, Shells.

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Where can I take kite lessons near St. Annes?

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

Other kite spots near St. Annes

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