KiteGlobeStarrgate
Starrgate is a kiteboarding spot near Manchester in United Kingdom, with open ocean conditions, best ridden in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Manchester |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December |
| Tide | Coming tide |
| Coordinates | 53.7762, -3.0562 |
About Starrgate
Up to 10m tides. Check tide times - a lot of water means a lot of water state changes. Expect butter smooth shallow lagoons at flat water and as tide marches in. More often choppy water, occasionally can get big waves well over head height. Rarely surfable waves.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Starrgate?
The best time to kite Starrgate is January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Starrgate offers open ocean conditions (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Starrgate?
M6 Motorway northwards. Follow the M55 West to Blackpool. Follow the Blackpool airport signs from the motorway, pass the airport on your left (you will be on a dual carriageway) and continue to the the sea in front of you. You will see the BLCC (Blackpool Light Craft Club) in front of you. Park in the car park next to it. Sail anywhere on the beach you like.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.