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Botany Bay – Pump House

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Botany Bay – Pump House

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About the spot

Botany Bay near Foreness Point is an expert venue with chalk cliffs and extensive rock shelves. Northerly to easterly winds often bring rough, tightly spaced waves.

Swimmers and surfers take priority. Assess submerged rocks, the tide and the exact return to the launch on site; this is not a learning venue.

Water typeCoast

Suitable wind directionsSuitable wind fromN · NE · EMarked sectors · not a forecast

Access & local notes

Use local guidance and strong surf skills. Do not launch on crowded summer beaches; at Botany avoid the exposed reef around low water.

Source: Botany Bay - EKKC · accessed on 14/10/2026

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GPS coordinates

51.39, 1.438

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The marker and GPS coordinates show the approximate location of the spot. Follow the designated access points and zones on site.

Skill level

Expert

Extensive experience with difficult launches, surf, currents or obstacles is required. Little room for riding or judgement errors.

The four skill levels

Skill level: Beginner
For first rides and basic skills in suitable conditions. Beginners need qualified instruction and the designated teaching area.
Skill level: Advanced
Independent riding, staying upwind, launching, landing and self-rescue are required, with control in chop, waves or changing conditions.
Skill level: Expert
Extensive experience with difficult launches, surf, currents or obstacles is required. Little room for riding or judgement errors.
Skill level: Pro
An exceptionally demanding specialist spot for pro-level riders. Extreme spot hazards require precise control, local knowledge and agreed safety support.

Editorial guidance based on the spot description. Applies in suitable conditions within the area described; wind, waves and tides can require greater skill. Beginners always need instruction.

Before your visit

Also check tides, surf conditions and the current designated kite zones.

Local information