Deal
Skill Level – Intermediate – Advanced
Deal, a town just down from Sandwich, has a wide stone bay. The beach has a big shelf so gets deep very quickly. Along the beaches there are a lot of boats. The bay is not a top choice for kiting but Deal is known for being a nice quiet town and so you can expect to have plenty of space if you choose to kite here.
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Live Tide & Wind Forecast
Local Knowledge:
“Watch out for the Groynes and water depth across the bay. There are shell beds that can mislead you in to thinking it’s deeper than it is. Be careful getting blown down wind to Reculver, it’s a long reef covered walk back. Tide cuts the bay off 2 hours either side of high tide. Also watch out for the sea wall. This is a great beginner spot. Lots of lessons happen on this beach”
How To Use The Bay
The beach can be access straight from the road. There are often people walking on the promenade and hanging out on the beach so make sure you are careful about where you set up to launch. Additionally there are a lot of boats that can act as obstacles as well as the pier.
How To Get There
Co-ordinates: 51.22689669018674, 1.4066180457993902
Google Maps: Deal, United Kingdom
Parking – There is free parking if you look for it, but the paid parking is reasonable and there is plenty of it along the entire seafront.
FAQ
Is Deal suitable for beginner kitesurfers?
No, it can be quite tricky to kite here.
What wind directions work best at Deal?
Deal works with E, N, S, NE, SE
What’s the best tide state for kiting here?
Deal should be fine on all tides.
Is there parking nearby?
Yes, there is plenty of free and paid parking.
Are there toilets or showers on site?
Yes there are showers and public toilets.
Can I take lessons at Deal?
No, it is best to go to Western Undercliffe or Sandwich for lessons.
