Kitesurfing Beaches

Make no mistake compiling a list of the best kitesurfing beaches in the world could start off a war. We are lovers not fighters at MAH.com so let's just say this is a brief guide on our favourite kitesurfing beaches from around the world - based primarily on wind records, year round weather and accessability for kitesurfing.

Believe it or not you don't need to go all the way to Oz or California to find great surfing beaches. Some of the best surfing beaches in Europe are right here in the UK. The water might be a little colder and you're more likely to see a granny pushing a pram than a beach babe but the waves and breaks are just as good.

Best Kitesurfing Beaches in the UK

Croyde Bay - North Devon Croyde has to be one of the finest surfing beaches in the U.K. producing high quality barrels throughout the tide, low tide being the best and the most powerful and dangerous. Surfers in Woolacoombe and Bude might argue otherwise but we reckon Croyde just pips it.

Fistral Beach - Newquay, Cornwall located in Newquay, Cornwall, this is the most famous surfing beach in the UK and as a result it gets busy in high season. There are breaks all along the beach, depending on the tide and the sand formation. Pick your day and it can really go off in Newquay.

Best Kitesurfing Beaches in the World

Huntington Beach - California, USA Surf City USA Huntington has by many accounts, the "perfect break." On good days it will blow most kooks out the water. The locals know it's best in the winter but very few will tell you that.

Jeffrey's Bay - Cape Town, South Africa A notorious surfing destination thanks to its six superb breakpoints and consistently great weather. 'J-Bay sees some picture-perfect waves roll onto its beach - its no wonder the Billabong Surfing Festival attracts the world's best surfers here every July.

Best Kitesurfing Beaches to Learn Kitesurfing

Famara Beach - Lanzarote, Canary Islands Voted as the best watersports beach in Europe by the Sunday Times and as the best place to learn in Europe by Timeout magazine. Famara beach is 5km of sand based surfers heaven. Great all year round.

Surfers Paradise - Gold Coast, Australia The name says it all. One of the busiest Australian destinations, Surfers Paradise Beach is unrivaled when it comes to surfing conditions. Although it's one of the busiest surfing beaches most visitor say the ride is worth the wait.

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