Dale

Dale is a bay-facing spot located on the Glamorgan coast in south Wales, opening toward the Bristol Channel. The bay orientation (northeast-facing) with moderate fetch creates reasonably consistent conditions for kitesurfing. The spot features a mix of sandy and muddy bottom typical of Welsh estuaries, with tidal influences that significantly affect water depth and current patterns. Residential development lines the immediate shore, limiting free movement. Best conditions occur with northwesterly winds providing side-shore flow parallel to the coast. The low wind reliability of 35.7% and modest average wave height of 1.56m indicate this spot is more suitable for flat-water practice and light-wind sessions rather than wave-riding. Intermediate riders will find manageable conditions during favorable tidal states and consistent wind windows. Beginners should wait for optimal conditions given shallow tidal mudflats and residential proximity. Strong tidal flows are characteristic of the Bristol Channel and require awareness of timing. Spring tides create particularly challenging current conditions.