KiteGlobeWest Kirby
West Kirby is a kiteboarding spot near Liverpool in United Kingdom, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, S, SW, W, NW wind, best ridden in September, October, November.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Liverpool |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, S, SW, W, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | September, October, November |
| Coordinates | 53.3714, -3.1906 |
About West Kirby
A really good flat water location, which 2 hours either side of high tide, remains only waist deep as far as the islands! Occasional small waves on `Tanskey Rocks`, which are ideal to learn on. It does however need a tide of more than 7.5m at Liverpool, to be worthwhile.
When is the best time to kitesurf at West Kirby?
The best time to kite West Kirby is September, October, November, when the N, S, SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
West Kirby offers open ocean conditions with N, S, SW, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to West Kirby?
Follow signs for West Kirby from the M53(nearest motorway), then tourist signs for West Kirby Marine Lake. Site is very well signposted. Park on seafront, or on lake car park (although you may have to pay small amount).
Hazards at West Kirby
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.