Avon Beach
Avon beach has everything you need for an awesome session. There is a pay and display car park is at beach level although this only has parking for around 100 cars so in peak season latecomers may need to park a little further away. From July to September there is a designated bathing area with RNLI lifeguards patrolling. Along with clean, shallow waters this a popular beach for paddling and playing water games, although younger visitors might want to wear beach shoes as the shingle can feel quite sharp. This part of the beach can get quite busy in peak season, although it usually remains quieter than nearby Bournemouth. As well as the bathing area there is a separate part of the shore dedicated to water-sports. Windsurfing and kitesurfing are popular here. The facilities around the beach are excellent. There is a restaurant, café and beach shop selling equipment for crabbing as well as the usual buckets and spades. There are public toilets with showers and disabled facilities and even a first aid point. Avon Beach is a good bet for a steady day's windsurfing / kite surfing. It gets busy when the conditions are good. You can pretty much guarantee that along this section of coastline, Avon Beach will be the easiest spot to windsurf or kitesurf. Unlike Southbourne or Highcliffe, there is no challenging shorebreak and generally not much water moving around. The above factors make Avon Beach very suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced windsurfers and kitesurfers.
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Description
Avon beach has everything you need for an awesome session. There is a pay and display car park is at beach level although this only has parking for around 100 cars so in peak season latecomers may need to park a little further away. From July to September there is a designated bathing area with RNLI lifeguards patrolling. Along with clean, shallow waters this a popular beach for paddling and playing water games, although younger visitors might want to wear beach shoes as the shingle can feel quite sharp. This part of the beach can get quite busy in peak season, although it usually remains quieter than nearby Bournemouth. As well as the bathing area there is a separate part of the shore dedicated to water-sports. Windsurfing and kitesurfing are popular here. The facilities around the beach are excellent. There is a restaurant, café and beach shop selling equipment for crabbing as well as the usual buckets and spades. There are public toilets with showers and disabled facilities and even a first aid point. Avon Beach is a good bet for a steady day's windsurfing / kite surfing. It gets busy when the conditions are good. You can pretty much guarantee that along this section of coastline, Avon Beach will be the easiest spot to windsurf or kitesurf. Unlike Southbourne or Highcliffe, there is no challenging shorebreak and generally not much water moving around. The above factors make Avon Beach very suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced windsurfers and kitesurfers.
Wind Direction
SE through to W
Water Conditions
Mainly wave conditions, some flat water close by.
Beach Type
Sand
Restricted Zones
Tidal Restrictions
Waves better on the push towards high tide.
Activities
Kite Boarding
Paddle Boarding
Wind Surfing
Kayaking
Foil Wing
Water Quality
Avon beach has everything you need for an awesome session. There is a pay and display car park is at beach level although this only has parking for around 100 cars so in peak season latecomers may need to park a little further away. From July to September there is a designated bathing area with RNLI lifeguards patrolling. Along with clean, shallow waters this a popular beach for paddling and playing water games, although younger visitors might want to wear beach shoes as the shingle can feel quite sharp. This part of the beach can get quite busy in peak season, although it usually remains quieter than nearby Bournemouth. As well as the bathing area there is a separate part of the shore dedicated to water-sports. Windsurfing and kitesurfing are popular here. The facilities around the beach are excellent. There is a restaurant, café and beach shop selling equipment for crabbing as well as the usual buckets and spades. There are public toilets with showers and disabled facilities and even a first aid point. Avon Beach is a good bet for a steady day's windsurfing / kite surfing. It gets busy when the conditions are good. You can pretty much guarantee that along this section of coastline, Avon Beach will be the easiest spot to windsurf or kitesurf. Unlike Southbourne or Highcliffe, there is no challenging shorebreak and generally not much water moving around. The above factors make Avon Beach very suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced windsurfers and kitesurfers.
Activities
Kite Boarding
Paddle Boarding
Wind Surfing
Kayaking
Foil Wing
Details
Description
Wind Direction
SE through to W
Water Conditions
Mainly wave conditions, some flat water close by.
Beach Type
Sand
Restricted Zones
Tidal Restrictions
Waves better on the push towards high tide.
Water Quality