Ringstead

Ringstead is a sheltered beach break located on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset, England, facing south toward the English Channel. The spot features a sandy beach with a gentle slope backed by a small residential village and agricultural land. The shoreline is protected by chalk cliffs to the west, which provide some wind shadowing. This spot is characterized by small, manageable waves averaging 0.9m with rough-chop conditions typical of enclosed coastal waters. The low wind reliability (34.2%) and moderate average wind speed (10.6 knots) indicate this location requires specific wind windows for quality sessions. East to northeast winds are ideal, providing side-shore conditions that keep kites stable while maintaining safe launch and landing zones on the beach. Ringstead suits beginner to early-intermediate kiters seeking protected conditions and manageable water. The shallow, sandy bottom reduces injury risk from hard landings. Key considerations include monitoring tidal changes, respecting the residential area, and checking wind direction carefully due to the low reliability window. Summer offers the best thermal wind development, though Atlantic swells occasionally wrap into the bay during storms.