KiteGlobeWest Kirby Basin
📍 Liverpool, United Kingdom · Kiteboarding spot
West Kirby Basin is a kiteboarding spot near Liverpool in United Kingdom, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW, W, NW wind.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Liverpool |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lake |
| Best wind direction | SW, W, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Coordinates | 53.3672, -3.1868 |
About West Kirby Basin
A man made basin, about 900m long and 250m wide. Extreme flat water behind the low concrete dam, perfect for speed.
What are the wind and water conditions?
West Kirby Basin offers open ocean conditions with SW, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean, lake.
How do I get to West Kirby Basin?
West of Birkenhead.
Hazards at West Kirby Basin
Mole.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.