St. Annes
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.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Manchester |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, E, SW, W, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Tide | High tide, Coming tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | 53.7590, -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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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.