Colder months when the UK receives wind systems from Siberia. Because of this, if you are surfing here in winter the water and air will be about as cold as the Southwest gets - full suit and hat with boots and gloves needed for the coldest days. In summer, expect balmy air temps and a shorty wetsuit to keep the chill off.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE and NNW
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Hawkers, England (UK).
Works on a Northerly wind, or a Northeast which seem to be a bit more prevalent in the colder months when the UK recieves wind systems from Siberia. Can be gusty since the wind has to access through a narrow rock eastuary mouth. North winds are not the prevailing wind direction for the UK, so you won't be riding at this spot too often.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Colder months when the UK receives wind systems from Siberia. Because of this, if you are surfing here in winter the water and air will be about as cold as the Southwest gets - full suit and hat with boots and gloves needed for the coldest days. In summer, expect balmy air temps and a shorty wetsuit to keep the chill off.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE and NNW
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Hawkers, England (UK).
Works on a Northerly wind, or a Northeast which seem to be a bit more prevalent in the colder months when the UK recieves wind systems from Siberia. Can be gusty since the wind has to access through a narrow rock eastuary mouth. North winds are not the prevailing wind direction for the UK, so you won't be riding at this spot too often.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
Hawkers, England (UK) is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
The beach is soft sand, backed with beautiful low dunes. This is definitely an oasis of calm away from the maddening tourist crowds, so please show respect. You can ride at high tide with enough beach to land your kite.
Works well at low tide, when lagoons and flat still water appear. As the tide fills in the water gets deeper, but apart from a bit of chop this is really a wave sheltered spot. Typical Cornish blue clear water. Situated in a large estuary, if you loose your board out in the water here you may not get it back if the tide is ebbing. Be carefull of ditching your kite on an ebbing tide, failure to relaunch will mean you get sucked out to sea, past a lot of steep cliffs and unnavigable rocks - you'd be screwed.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
Hawkers, England (UK) is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
The beach is soft sand, backed with beautiful low dunes. This is definitely an oasis of calm away from the maddening tourist crowds, so please show respect. You can ride at high tide with enough beach to land your kite.
Works well at low tide, when lagoons and flat still water appear. As the tide fills in the water gets deeper, but apart from a bit of chop this is really a wave sheltered spot. Typical Cornish blue clear water. Situated in a large estuary, if you loose your board out in the water here you may not get it back if the tide is ebbing. Be carefull of ditching your kite on an ebbing tide, failure to relaunch will mean you get sucked out to sea, past a lot of steep cliffs and unnavigable rocks - you'd be screwed.
Show total respect to the wildlife and beauty of this area. It is a privately owned beach. Beach BBQ's and crap like that are definitely a no go. As a kiter here, you will have less rights than a dog taking a shit on the beach (of which there are many) so a polite attitude is required so that we may continue to enjoy this wonderful spot.
Webcams around Hawkers, England (UK)
Webcams around Hawkers, England (UK)
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Additional information
There are 1 kitesurf school and 25 kitesurf spots in Cornwall.
Best months: May June July August September October
Best months: May June July August September October