Overcombe Beach

Overcoombe beach is located next to the main road running east from Weymouth Seafront at the junction to Bowleaze cove. It is a shingle beach with numerous facilities including Second Wind Watersports and car park.

  • Activity: Kitesurfing I.K.O level 3 +. Competent upwind riders only.
  • Works best: SouthWest thru South East. Two hours either side of low tide for best waves.
  • To be avoided: Offshore winds & Hightide.

Hazards

  1. Kite Equipment.
  2. Launch area narrow at high tide.
  3. Other water users
  4. People and animals on the shoreline.
  5. Reef at low tide
  6. Uplift from cliff.

Who is at risk

  1. Self.
  2. Public and Animals.
  3. Other water users.

Control Measures

  1. All Kitesurfers to read Club constitution
  2. If new to beach speak to Second Wind or local rider to identify potential hazards and raise beach awareness.
  3. Be aware and give consideration to other water users, especially swimmers and surfers who are not always visible.
  4. Ensure beach area is clear of all persons and animals when launching and landing.
  5. Only kitesurf when water is deep enough to safely clear the Reef.
  6. Launch and land in specified area, kite seaward to reduce risk to self and others.