Bournemouth Pier
Bournemouth Pier Surf Spot Details
| Wave Quality Rating | 3 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wave | Beach break |
| Direction of Wave | Right |
| Bottom | Sand |
| Difficulty | Intermediate surfer |
| Crowd Level | Mental |
| Hazards | Weaverfish, Groynes |
General Description
Info taken with permission from: www.southcoastsurfers.com
Located in the middle of 10 kilometres of golden sands, Bournemouth pier is the main surfing spot for the south. The pier provides shelter from the wind with good waves to be had in the winter.
East side has the most consistent, high quality surf with shelter from extreme winds that usually come with swells, whereas west side is usually much less crowded at the expense of much less shelter from wind and usually smaller waves, has the option of shooting the pier from west side though.
Requires a swell to even break , but is more consistent than it is given credit for
General Info
How to get there
Next to town centre, well signposted. 15 minute walk from Bournemouth train station.
Where to Stay
Plenty of hotels, b&b's and youth hostels
Access & Parking Info / Cost
Free parking on the hill to the west of the pier.
Equipment Hire
Sorted surf shop, Boscombe
Shaka Surf Branksome (through the summer)
Surf Schools
Surf Steps
When its Flat?
Town center, the bic, BH2, wave pool going through Planning-Permission
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