Manorbier Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

SW

Wind

NE

Surf Height

Waist high to overhead.

Tide

High tide.

Manorbier Surf Guide

A super fun, high tide reef that sits at the western side of the bay, forming peeling right-hand walls that wrap in towards the sand. As reefs go this is pretty user friendly, with an easy paddle round, but that is a blessing and curse as it makes it a popular spot, with the small peak getting crowded quickly. Beginners stick to the small beach.

Ability Level

Beginner - Intermediate

BegIntAdv

Any and all surfers, especially when small.

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Bring good vibes, follow etiquette, don't snake.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

A well known spot that doesn't take much to be crowded.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Fun, walling reef that doesn't handle a big crowd. Easy rotation, take turns.

Shoulder Burn

Light

LightExhausting

Easy paddle round.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

OK.

Hazards

Rocky when big.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard

Access

There's a small parking layby overlooking the break.

Bottom

Rock reef.

Best Season

Works all year but best September - February.

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