RED ROCKS KITESURF GUIDE
Located in Hoylake on the Wirral Peninsula, Red Rocks is a unique and sensitive kitesurfing spot known for its wide sandy flats, shallow water, and wildlife-rich environment. Just a short drive from Liverpool, Manchester, Chester, and North Wales, Red Rocks can offer excellent flat-water conditions on the right tide, but requires extra awareness and respect due to its conservation status.
A quiet and beautiful spot that rewards experienced, respectful riders.
Check out Northern Watersports Shop and other Wirral spots while you are here.
WIND DIRECTION
- West – Onshore
- South West – Cross On
- North West – Cross Shore
North – Cross Shore
Easterly winds are offshore and not suitable.
TIDES / CONDITIONS
- Best ridden mid to high tide
- Shallow, flat-water areas with sandbanks
- Very large tidal range — long walk at low tide
- Works best on smaller (neap) tides
- Can be extremely flat in lighter winds
- No beach on a big spring tide
HAZARDS
Red Rocks is part of a protected nature reserve and requires extra care.
- South winds are "OFFSHORE" if you ride too far from the beach
- Large areas of soft sand and mud
- Strong tidal movement on bigger tides
- Rapidly changing water levels
- Wildlife and nesting birds — avoid disturbing marked buoyed areas
- Launch and land can be difficult on big spring tides due to no beach
PARKING
- Free parking available near Red Rocks Road / Stanley Road area. Can be hard to get parking on busy summer days to expect a 3-5 min walk to beach
- Short walk to beach access points
Wallasey Beach Club
Yearly Watersports Membership - £90
Facilities include:
24h Access with fob:
- Toilets
- Showers & changing rooms
- Gear wash-down area
- Watersports members yard & lounge
- Gas BBQ
Access when club is open:
- Bar / Cafe
- Log fire
- Beer garden
- Pool / Table Tennis
KITESURF LESSONS
Northern Kites are the only licensed kitesurfing operator at Wallasey Beach, offering lessons, coaching, and equipment demos for all levels.
