Uk surfing where to go?

This question isnt for me as i live in san diego on the beach
but my bro is sill in th uk and wants to take up surfing i have been down to cornwall/fistral bay on hols but is there anywhere a little closer he can go. He is currently south east uk (kentish area). The 7 hour drive to fistrall is a bit of a stretch anybody got a closer spot that is okay and not too far.
Thanks in advance

Thanks in advance