Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 4 years of historical weather data.
18%
Avg Wind Days
year-round
9kts
Avg Wind
year-round
11°
Avg Temp
feels 9°
4yrs
Data History
analyzed
Spot Overview
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BaySpot Type
BeginnerSkill Level
NW315°Best Wind
Partially sheltered coastline with moderate, varied conditions
About This Spot
Levington Marina is located on the Suffolk coast along the River Deben estuary in eastern England. The spot occupies a sheltered bay formed where the river meets open water, with the shoreline facing northeast into the bay. The marina facility dominates the northern bank with extensive mooring fields, while cultivated agricultural land and forested areas border the surrounding coastline.
This is a protected estuary environment with choppy water conditions typical of shallow, enclosed bays. Wind reliability is low at 18.5%, and average wave height is minimal at 0.48m, making this unsuitable for wave riding. The spot functions primarily as a light-wind training venue for beginners. Side-shore winds from the northwest (315°) or southeast (135°) provide the safest conditions. The primary constraint is the dense boat traffic and moored vessels throughout the marina, requiring careful launch and landing site selection. The narrow river channel limits available water space and creates uneven wind conditions. Average wind of 9 knots suggests this spot requires lighter-wind kiteboarding equipment. Best suited for beginner progression in calm conditions with attention to maritime traffic.
Hazards & Safety
moored boats and marina infrastructure
shallow water areas near shore
river channel with potential currents
limited fetch distance
commercial boat traffic
narrow launch corridor between marina and river mouth
Live Wind Forecast
Real-time wind conditions and 10-day forecast powered by ECMWF
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Water Conditions
Historical ocean data for wetsuit planning & water type
13°C
Avg Water Temp
0.5m
Avg Waves
💨 Choppy
Typical Conditions
🥶 6/5mm + Boots/Gloves
Typical Wetsuit
Normal wind chop, typical conditions
Wind Characteristics
SWDominant Direction
Very GustyChallenging conditions, advanced only
Best Time to Kite
Wind reliability by time of day (average across all months)
Morning
6am – 12pm
27%wind days
Best
Afternoon
12pm – 6pm
34%wind days
Evening
6pm – 9pm
18%wind days
Monthly Breakdown
Historical averages based on 4 years of data
Month
Wind Days
Avg Wind
Temp
Water
Best Time
Rain
Jan
27%
9kts
5°feels 1°
6°
PM
~8d
Feb
31%
10kts
7°feels 3°
6°
PM
~10d
Mar
20%
9kts
8°feels 4°
Monthly Water Conditions
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