Shingle Street River Outlet, England (UK)
Shingle Street River Outlet, England (UK) is a Flat and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Shingle Street River Outlet, England (UK) !
Shingle Street River Outlet, England (UK) is a Flat and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Shingle Street River Outlet, England (UK) !
How to get there
Take the A14 to Ipswich and turn off the A12 signposted Woodbridge. Take the last roundabout signposted Orford and go through Melton, cross the railway line and take a right at the next mini-roundabout. Follow this road up the hill and take a left at the top, straight on until you get to Shingle Street (signposted). At the river end you can take the old military road to the very edge of the beach. It is OK to park when the barrier is down.
Nearest Airports
Distance
95km from spot
110km from spot
150km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Take the A14 to Ipswich and turn off the A12 signposted Woodbridge. Take the last roundabout signposted Orford and go through Melton, cross the railway line and take a right at the next mini-roundabout. Follow this road up the hill and take a left at the top, straight on until you get to Shingle Street (signposted). At the river end you can take the old military road to the very edge of the beach. It is OK to park when the barrier is down.
Nearest Airports
Distance
95km from spot
110km from spot
150km from spot
Best Schools in Essex
#1: Push Kiting
4.9/5 (34)
#2: Southend Kitesurfing
4.7/5 (10)
Riding Conditions in Shingle Street River Outlet, England (UK)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
You can use this location all year depending on weather. Spring to autumn is popular. Winter can be hard as it's cold and desolate. Nice weather in summer.
Normal UK wind conditions, predominantly SW. Any force possible with depressions.
Wind usually blows from SW on the spot.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
You can use this location all year depending on weather. Spring to autumn is popular. Winter can be hard as it's cold and desolate. Nice weather in summer.
Normal UK wind conditions, predominantly SW. Any force possible with depressions.
Wind usually blows from SW on the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Shingle Street River Outlet, England (UK) is a Flat and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small sandy beach.
100m across fast flowing and deep water, very very flat. Some waves peeling on shingle break out back.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Shingle Street River Outlet, England (UK) is a Flat and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small sandy beach.
100m across fast flowing and deep water, very very flat. Some waves peeling on shingle break out back.
Best Schools in Essex
#1: Push Kiting
4.9/5 (34)
#2: Southend Kitesurfing
4.7/5 (10)
Webcams around Shingle Street River Outlet, England (UK)
Webcams around Shingle Street River Outlet, England (UK)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
9.1 knotsHarwich, United Kingdom 01:58:42 pm, GMT0 Model: gfs27_long, updated 8 minutes ago | 671 |
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Essex
More about Essex
Wind stats in Essex...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 44 |
Feb | 46 |
Mar | 47 |
Apr | 42 |
May | 44 |
Jun | 43 |
Jul | 43 |
Aug | 46 |
Sep | 41 |
Oct | 44 |
Nov | 44 |
Dec | 45 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 13 kitesurf spots in Essex.
Best months: May June July August September October
Best months: May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Shingle Street River Outlet, England (UK)

