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For many Londoners, the dream of kitesurfing involves long-haul flights to Egypt, Morocco or Canary Islands. But what if we told you that world-class learning conditions are waiting just 80 minutes from the city? If you’re looking for kitesurfing lessons near London, it’s time to look past the usual suspects and head to Greatstone Beach. Known by local riders as a “flat-water paradise,” Greatstone offers the space, safety, and unique conditions that make it the ultimate classroom for beginner kitesurfers.

We created this definitive local guide, ensuring you always arrive with the right kite and the best chance for an epic session

April 2024 kicked off the competition season in style with an event aptly named ‘GR8 STONE Big Air Comp’!  

For those seeking an adrenaline-fueled escape from the hustle and bustle of London.

Here at Greatstone beach Infinity sport share their passion for kitesurfing with hundreds of students every season. The Infinity Community is a strong and supportive team made up of both female and male kitesurfers, we would love for you to join us this season! Our promise to you is: You will love to kitesurf!

Greatstone Beach is one of the most kitesurfer friendly beaches in the whole of the UK.  Located just 1 hour from London, this massive bay in Greatstone-on-Sea stretches across over 10 miles and is the only kite spot in South East England that works well for kitesurfing on North East wind direction.

Zandvoort aan Zee is one of the 3 best kitesurfing spots in Holland. The Spot is well-known hangout for kite surfers. It offers long sandy beach with small and medium wave. There are no hazards such as (hidden) rocks or other obstacles but do pay attention to the rip currents which can easily be identified by the waves / chop.

East Beach is a very popular spot and one of the best places to learn kitesurfing. It offers shallow, calm water and good cross winds. As the tide goes out the water level drops significantly allowing surfers to stand up for 1 mile. At low tide a number of lagoons form between the sandbars which generally provide flat water in all wind conditions. That means this is a great spot for beginners, and for practicing freestyle/wakestyle tricks.

Soma Bay is known for incredible conditions for kitesurfing and is one of the top 3 kite spots of the world. The warm, dry African winds pass through the desert to provide an enjoyable hairdryer type breeze as you cruise over the crystal clear Red Sea.