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West Wittering is a kiteboarding spot near Gatwick in United Kingdom, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW wind.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Gatwick |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, River Mouth |
| Best wind direction | SW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Tide | Low tide, Coming tide |
| Coordinates | 50.7757, -0.9085 |
About West Wittering
Low tide: gives you a mirror like lagoon, perfect for learning or flat water tricks. Mid tide: you can get flat water or chop or waves depending on the wind which will generally be good for improver, intermediate or advanced riders. High tide: the experienced kiter will love the classic conditions offered at Witterings. In Southwest and westerly winds, good swells can arrive to provide exciting conditions particularly out on the sand bar. Some of the best waves can be found here just before or after high tide, just downwind of the clubhouse. Southerly winds can make launching with a kite tricky for the inexperienced riders, whilst waiting for the tide to recede past the groins, the less experience would be more comfortable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
West Wittering offers open ocean conditions with SW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean, river mouth.
How do I get to West Wittering?
From London: It takes 1 1/4 hours from London via the A3 to Portsmouth, along the A27 to Chichester and then down the A286 to West Wittering. Just after the shops in the village (there's only three) on the right hand side there is a turning to the beach and West Wittering Estate. As you enter the Estate Car Park get to the far left in the Tarmac car park.
Hazards at West Wittering
Wave breaker.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.