The other posts in this section are great, but i thought i'd put together my list of preferred locations for a given wind direction/tide. If anyone has opinions on my choices or a different set of preferred locations, i'd love to hear em.
I'm living in Newcastle, and all locations are within 1 hours drive. The west coast is always a good option with a forecast with any west in it, but i have not included any location in this guide (This is North East kitesurfing after all! )

Okay, starting North and going clockwise:

North->NNE : lots of east coast options, but probably the best spot is the north gare at Redcar, flat water and sheltered from the North swells - lovely long runs in the flat then going out the back to play in the waves... magic!

NE->SE : plenty of choice here, all up and down the coast, Blyth is nice because you can launch at all states of tide but does suffer from big shoredump, Druridge tends to be considerably flatter, not been to Beadnell a lot, but I assume this would be a great choice too.
Chemical works is great from E-SE, especially at low tide, as there are some sand bars with lagoons forming behind, for nice flat water, also sailable at all states of tide.

SE->S : Chemical works - often windier here in this wind direction (for some unknown reason) lovely flat water as it is sheltered by the tee's mouth.

SSW : only choice is paddies, Budle is no good in this direction. Chemworks is possible but a bit risky (wouldn't recommend).

SW->NW : Budle bay is great, provided it isnt nuking too hard, as it can get very lumpy - can also only really be sailed a couple of hours either side of high tide and only from May->October.
Paddys is great in these conditions, flat water and sailable in all states of the tide (not much room at low tide, but still enough for half a dozen kites). Can be very gusty, but this is due to the wind direction rather than the location.

NNW : Budle bay and padies continue to be a good choice, but there are lots more options now as there are several east facing beaches which face north a little. Blyth is decent as its directly cross shore, and close to hand.

There you go, provided you're happy to travel for an hour, you can get out on the east coast in any direction! Hope this helps you get on the water a bit more

Peet

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Updating this (I can't edit my original post, so I'm reposting it.) Perhaps a kind moderator will post this over the top of the original.

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The other posts in this section are great, but i thought i'd put together my list of preferred locations for a given wind direction/tide. If anyone has opinions on my choices or a different set of preferred locations, i'd love to hear em.
I'm living in Newcastle, and all locations are within 1 hours drive. The west coast is always a good option with a forecast with any west in it, but i have not included any location in this guide (This is North East kitesurfing after all! )

Okay, starting North and going clockwise:

North->NNE : lots of east coast options, but probably the best spot is the north gare at Redcar, flat water and sheltered from the North swells - lovely long runs in the flat then going out the back to play in the waves... magic!
Bamburgh is also a ver good option with NNE being directly onshore - loads of flat water sections along the entire length of the beach.

NE->SE : plenty of choice here, all up and down the coast, Blyth is nice because you can launch at all states of tide but does suffer from big shoredump, Druridge tends to be considerably flatter, Beadnell is also great choice too - some nice flat water sections and sheltered lagoons behind the low tide reefs. Tynemouth very good but often busy with surfers and GenPub.
Chemical works is also great from NE-SE, especially at low tide, as there are some sand bars with lagoons forming behind, for nice flat water, also sailable at all states of tide.

SE->S : Chemical works - often windier here in this wind direction (for some unknown reason) lovely flat water as it is sheltered by the tee's mouth. North end of Beadnell also very good.

SSW : only choice is paddies, Budle is no good in this direction. Chemworks is possible but a bit risky (wouldn't recommend). Alnmouth & North Druridge can be used provided there is no chance of it swinging SW. Chemworks can be used too at low tide, but wind can be turbulent off the dunes.

SW->NW : Budle bay is great, provided it isnt nuking too hard, as it can get very lumpy - can also only really be sailed a couple of hours either side of high tide and only from May->October.
Paddys is great in these conditions, flat water and sailable in all states of the tide (not much room at low tide, but still enough for half a dozen kites). Can be very gusty, but this is due to the wind direction rather than the location. Bamburgh Useable in WNW and NW also, and a good option in the winter months when Budle is closed.

NNW : Budle bay and padies continue to be a good choice, but there are lots more options now as there are several east facing beaches which face north a little. Blyth is decent as its directly cross shore, and close to hand. Bamburgh also a good option.

There you go, provided you're happy to travel for an hour, you can get out on the east coast in any direction! Hope this helps you get on the water a bit more

Peet