Bournemouth Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
E windswells, SW groundswells
Wind
N
Surf Height
Waist high to head high.
Tide
Prefers a pushing tide but breaks through the range.
Bournemouth Surf Guide
The pier helps consistent banks form to the east and west of the structure. They break during the regular windswells, or more rare SW or W groundswell, when the waves can rise above the usual waist high, crowded onshores, to produce some decent, long walls. One of the most popular spots on the south coast with large local community.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Good for all, beginners stick to main beach.
Local Vibe
Doable
Competitive, lots of local crew who will be on it.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Intense little area, doesn't take much to create a crowd.
Spot Rating
Poor
A spot that's often small and onshore, but can get good when the runes align.
Shoulder Burn
Light
OK, rip by the pier.
Water Quality
Clean
OK - can be sewage after heavy rains.
Hazards
Crowds, pier, rips.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, SUP, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing
Access
Parking available in Bath Road South car park just back from the beach.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
September - February are best when the big swells roll into the Channel.
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