Minnis Bay is a popular beach in the summer, with its gently shelving sandy beach it is safe for swimming and boating.
In addition to the Windsurfing Club, there is also an active sailing club, and a sea angling club. Jet skis and water skis are not permitted in the bay, so it is very safe for the children.
The beach also has a blue flag award.
There are toilets in the car park, (plus, summer only, at the far eastern end of the bay), and a life guard is on duty during the summer months.
'The Minnis' bar/restaurant is open all year, and just next to our club hut is the 'Windshack' cafe.
Other local shops are available for food/other items, plus plenty more to choose from in Birchington village.
Tides at Minnis Bay can be quite strong at times, especially during spring tides. Watch out for outgoing tides with a South-Westerly wind as you may end up with a 'walk of shame' if you are not planing.
If the tide is coming in, then water flows from the right looking out to sea, and flows towards the right when outgoing.
A neap spring tide will go as low as the end of the groyne, however, a low spring tide can go a LONG way out!
Our tide table can be downloaded here and is based on the Port of London Authority predictions for the year ahead.
At low water, if the wind is in the right direction, it is possible to sail over a mile out to the nearby sand bar!
There is a very good small campsite at the far end of the Bay, Hawk Place Camping. They accept caravans, campervans, motorhomes and tents.
Just near the car park is a B&B called The Waves.
There are plenty of other places to stay, explore the Visit Thanet website for more details.
