Chalkwell Beach or Southend ( ID chalkwell_beach )
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Continent: Europe
Country: England (UK)
Next Big City (Airport): London
Next Town: Southend-On-Sea
Latitude: 51.5325
Longitude: 0.7213
Type:
- River
Rider Ability:
- Intermediate
Good for:
- Kitesurfing
Features:
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Type:
- Flat
Hazards:
- Bridge
Quality:
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Best Tide:
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The 2 km long pier into the Thames River causes very flat water. Can be ridden on both sides, depending on the wind direction.Edit
Type:
- Sand
Size:
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Hazards:
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Beach crowds:
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Sandy beach east of the pier.Edit
Spring:
- Normal Wetsuit
Summer:
- Shorty
Fall:
- Normal Wetsuit
Winter:
- Thick Wetsuit / Drysuit
3mm wetsuit in the summer, 5mm in spring and autumn. Surfing is all year round for those who don't mind the cold. The sea is up at 16°C in summer and down to 8°C in winter. Season May to October.Edit
Wind Statistic Wind Forecast Wind Report
Best Months:
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Wind Type:
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Best Direction:
- E
Main Direction:
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For the best flat water conditions behind the pier you need W, SW, SE or E winds. The pier runs N to S.Edit
Transport:
- Car
Access:
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Get to Southend-on-Sea. Drive south to the river and get to the beach east of the pier.Edit
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