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Everything you need to know about kitesurfing in Porthcawl
About Kitesurfing in Porthcawl
Porthcawl on the South Wales coast offers two kitesurfing beaches that complement each other perfectly. Between them, you can kitesurf in almost any wind direction - making it one of the most versatile kite locations in Wales.
Wind from S to NW? Head to Rest Bay. Wind from E to SE? Coney Beach is your spot.
Rest Bay
The main kite beach in Porthcawl. Great for all levels with a wide sandy beach at low tide.
S to NW winds
Mid-low tide
All levels
Coney Beach
The go to alternative when the wind is offshore at Rest Bay. SE winds that blow off the land at Rest Bay are cross-shore here, making Coney the spot to head to.
SE to S winds
All tides
Intermediate+
Which Spot?
| Rest Bay | Coney Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Best wind | S, SW, W, NW | SE, E, S |
| Tide | Mid to low | All tides |
| Skill level | All levels | Intermediate+ |
| Parking | Pay & Display | Free / Pay |
| Vibe | Open beach, surf crowd | Town beach, funfair nearby |