Frinton lies between Clacton-on-Sea and Walton- on-the-Naze on the Tendring peninsular. It is probably one of the better places to sail, with a long sandy beach at low tide. Occasionally Frinton will get waves, but otherwise it is pretty much a good bump and jump spot with free parking and grassy rigging. What more could you want?
- Beach Faces:
-
South-east
- Best Wind Direction:
-
North-east, South, South-west
- Best Wind Direction For Waves:
-
North-east
- Not Good:
-
North, West and North-west
- Tide:
-
It goes out quite a long way and is a fairly strong current on Springs. At high tide the water come in right against the sea wall. Best avoided.
- What’s On The Bottom:
-
Sand
- Any Hazards:
-
Groynes at high tide.
- Other Water Users:
-
Swimmers in the summer, some Kite surfers. Although it is usually very uncrowded.
- Suitability / Levels:
-
You need some coastal experience. It rarely gets too gnarly, although it does have it’s days in the winter.
- Wipeout Factor:
-
The sea state is quite lumpy and there can be a bit of a shorebreak if there has been any swell for a few days. But otherwise it is pretty mellow.
- Instruction:
-
None
- Kit Hire:
-
None
- Friendly Factor:
-
Quiet, only a few locals.
- No Wind Alternatives:
-
Quiet, only a few locals.
Facilities:
| Toilets |
No |
|---|---|
| Shower |
No |
| Windsurfing Shop |
Skisurf in Colchester (Tel.01206 502000) |
| Food |
Frinton Town, 5 mins away |
| Parking |
Free for 24hrs. You’ll be gone after that! |
| Pub |
Not really worth a mention. |
- Local Hotshots:
-
David Cains, Mark and Rob from Skisurf.
- Local Knowledge / Secrets:
-
A few days of north-easterlies and an incoming tide can bring in some OK waves and really good ramps to jump off.
If it is too offshore at nearby Clacton-on-Sea, then Frinton is the best place to go. - How To Get There:
-
M25, A12, A120 then A133 to Clacton. At Weely take the B1033 to Frinton. Follow signs to the seafront and then take a right. Drive to the end of the road and park opposite the slipway.
- Report By:
-
Clyde Waite
