Calshot Windsurfing Guide

General info

Suitability

beginner, intermediate, advanced

Beach faces

SE

Best wind

N, NE, SW

Tidal range

small

Shelving rate

It is a moderate shelving rate at high tide then at low, a flat water lagoon opens up.

Windsurfing ratings

Wave

Freestyle

Speed

Beginner

Calshot Gallery

Calshot is a good beginner to intermediate's beach with plenty of shallow water at mid tide but that also has great freeride conditions at all states of tide. The prevailing south westerlies blow cross shore here but don't expect any wave sailing because of the shelter from the Isle Of Wight.

As well as there being the sea-side to Clashot spit, there is also a totally sheltered lagoon area that can double up as an area for beginners.

Features

Calshot is another location that benefits from a stronger wind strength in the prevailing SW winds due to the same funneling effect caused by the Isle of Wight that occurs at Hillhead. It is also the only location in in the entire Solent area that is actually sailable and not offshore in N and NE wind directions.

Considerations

Be aware that Calshot is situated next to a busy shipping lane that it is best to avoid crossing.

Google Map of the location