Kitesurfing Rhossili Bay
Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom
Wind & Conditions
About Rhossili Bay
Rhossili is a small village and community on the southwestern tip of the Gower Peninsula in Wales. It is within the first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the United Kingdom. The village has a community council and is part of the Gower parliamentary constituency, and the Gower electoral ward. At the 2011 census, the population was 278. The community includes the hamlet of Middleton.
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Best Season
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Rhossili Bay.
World Ranking
RegionalNot globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
Facilities & Services
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn
- Bar Helvetia Bar / Café
- The Causeway Bar / Café
- The Lookout Bar / Café
- The View Bar / Café
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
When is the best time to kitesurf at Rhossili Bay?
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Rhossili Bay — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Is Rhossili Bay suitable for beginner kiters?
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
What wind direction works at Rhossili Bay?
Wind direction is critical at Rhossili Bay — the right angle makes the difference between a great session and an unsafe one. Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
What kite size do you need at Rhossili Bay?
Kite size at Rhossili Bay depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.
Is it safe to kitesurf at Rhossili Bay?
Safety at Rhossili Bay depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
See if Rhossili Bay is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
Free · launching on iOS & Android
You've already got wind data — the hard part is knowing what it means for you. Most kiters end up checking two, three, four apps and still asking: can I actually go? Breeza was built by a kiter who had the same problem. Feed it your gear, weight and level and it tells you if Rhossili Bay is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.
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