Brief intro: Possibly the ultimate windsurfing playground,
the bay offers flat water blasting to down the line wave
riding. The bay offers anything from prevailing wind is
often increased in strength as it funnels up the Irish
Sea. The best conditions are either side of high tide.
At low water it’s still
sailable but can get crowded.
Beach faces: West
Best wind direction: S/SW
Best direction for waves: S/SW gives
port tack riding, but N/NW with big swell gives good starboard
riding.
Not good: East wind.
Tide: low to mid is best for all levels
At high tide the rocks are submerged (see hazards).
What’s on the bottom: Sand
Any hazards?: Rocks submerged at high
tide just off slipway. Rocks on far side of bay, visible
except at high tide. Occasional noisy aircraft landing
at the UK’s “Top Gun” school, RAF Valley.
Other water users: kitersurfers, a few
jet skiers & dinghy sailors in the summer .
Suitability/levels: Beginners to Advanced.
Beginners at top end of bay or on Maelog Lake just before
you drive into the village (launch opposite Maelog Hotel).
Wave sailors towards the right of the bay.
Instruction: YES for beginner to intermediate
thorough Funsport 01407 810899, bucky@funsport.fsnet.co.uk AND kitesurfing instruction 01407 810598, www.fks.me.uk
Kit Hire: YES for beginner to advanced
through Funsport.
Friendly factor: Always a decent crowd
on a good forecast even in the middle of winter. Good social
based around the Funsport shop.
No wind alternatives: Llangefni public
golf course 20mins drive away, (01248 722193), Anglesey
Racing Circuit (01407 840253), South Stack Lighthouse (01407
763207), Porth y Post Riding Stables (01407 861358)
Surfable?: Yes, pop your surfboard
in but it is a long board wave so don’t expect to
be pulling into any barrels!
Local hotshots: Ben Proffitt, Phil Horrocks, Bucky, Louise Emery, Janine Guest, Greg Martin, Ruth Elliot, Nigel Treacy and Adrian Jones.
Local knowledge/secrets: After a windy
SW pressure system has gone through, the wind clocks NW
giving perfect starboard tack riding and you’ll have
the wave to yourself.
Extra: Every spring, a leg of the UKWA wave tour is held at Rhosneigr hosted by Funsport.
How to get there: From Bangor follow
the A55 to Holyhead and halfway across Angelsey, take the
junction signposted to Rhosneigr. Simply follow the signs
and on your way into the village you’ll drive past
Maelog Lake. At the cross roads with the garage and Spar,
carry straight on down to the beach and Funsport is on
your left. Park anywhere you can!
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