KiteGlobeWatergate Bay
Watergate Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Plymouth in United Kingdom, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, SW, W, NW wind, best ridden in May, June, October, November.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Plymouth |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, SW, W, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | May, June, October, November |
| Tide | Low tide |
| Coordinates | 50.4456, -5.0437 |
About Watergate Bay
The water throughout the year is extremely clean. There is a massive tide which means that there is no kiting 2 hours before and 2 hours after high tide. Watergate is one of the biggest swell pullers on the South West Coast, so there is pretty much always a wave, but due to the low gradient of the beach, there are massive flat sections between waves. The best conditions for wave riding are at low tide when a northerly wind is blowing. This holds up the waves beautifully, and keeps the wind nice and clean.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Watergate Bay?
The best time to kite Watergate Bay is May, June, October, November, when the N, SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Watergate Bay offers open ocean conditions with N, SW, W, NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Watergate Bay?
Follow the A30 into Cornwall, and follow signs for St. Morgan (Newquay) Airport. From the airport, follow signs to Watergate, it is about 2.5km away. Get a train to Newquay and a taxi to Watergate (£10).
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.