Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Sheltered Solent bay south of Gosport, with Isle of Wight blocking S swell. Shore normal S (180°). E wind funnels between IoW and mainland creating a natural venturi — most popular direction here. SW and SE also clean. Small tidal range, easy water access at all states. Suitable for beginner to intermediate.
Stokes Bay SZ 590 980) is an area of the Solent that lies just south of Gosport, between Portsmouth and Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire. There is a shingle beach with views of Ryde and East Cowes on the Isle of Wight to the south and Fawley to the south west. The settlement of Alverstoke is close by.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Stokes Bay.
Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Stokes Bay — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
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.
Sheltered Solent bay south of Gosport, with Isle of Wight blocking S swell. S... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
Kite size at Stokes 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.
Safety at Stokes 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 Stokes Bay is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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