Overview

Mudeford Quay is a sheltered spot in Christchurch Harbour, Dorset. The quay gives access to the harbour body of water, offering flat water conditions protected from swell. Excellent for learning and freestyle. Views of Hengistbury Head.

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Spot forecast for Mudeford Quay

Sunrise 07:38 · Sunset 18:05

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

Next tides

Low tide Tue 20 · 02:24 · 1.1 m
High tide Tue 20 · 05:37 · 1.7 m
Low tide Tue 20 · 07:00 · 1.6 m
High tide Tue 20 · 08:47 · 1.7 m

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Mudeford Quay: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

267h

in August · 26.5 rideable days

The season runs from April to August, peaking in August: 24 rideable days a month and 267 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is January, at 14.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 76%13-20 knots · 23%21-30 knots · 2%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 76% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 7 °C. The wettest month is October, with 124 mm.

Monthly averages: Mudeford Quay

Monthly averages — Mudeford Quay — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	14.5	127 h	7 °C	111 mm
February	20.5	185 h	9 °C	116 mm
March	19.0	209 h	12 °C	80 mm
April	22.0	231 h	14 °C	46 mm
May	20.5	207 h	17 °C	68 mm
June	25.0	284 h	20 °C	29 mm
July	24.5	251 h	21 °C	46 mm
August	26.5	267 h	21 °C	59 mm
September	17.0	191 h	18 °C	115 mm
October	17.0	164 h	15 °C	124 mm
November	18.5	149 h	12 °C	99 mm
December	16.0	140 h	10 °C	89 mm

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Technical details of Mudeford Quay spot

The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW.

Depending on conditions: ENE, WSW, W.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Intermediate

Parking

Paid parking at Mudeford Quay. Limited spaces in summer. Direct access to the water.

Hazards

Strong currents at the harbour entrance (The Run). Maritime traffic (fishing boats, pleasure craft). Moored boats. Swimming area.

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FW9338 Christchurch UK3.5 km

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