Boscombe Pier
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go to brighton or cornwall or somewhere else because there is already too many people at this break and serious acts of localism are starting to emerge e.g tyre slashing, Bos side beatdown
Atmosphere:
The advertising for the reef developement has brought a new breed of rich, dangerous, clueless surfer to the areas, armed with thousands of pounds of equiptment and no water sense or etiquete (PLEASE DONT PADDLE OUT ON THE MAIN PEAK, OR JUST STAY IN LONDON OR WHEREVER YOU CAME FROM)
Additional Info:
This is a heavy wave with way to many people in the water. Can get epic but 9 times out of 10 it is total gash. This is not a spot recomended for beginers due to the heavy waves and the agressive nature of the local surfers however there is always an abundance of kooks floating around in front of the critical take off.
Location
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Follow signs for the pier.Car park next to the beach but you have to pay in day time.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Powerful |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Ultra crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Localism, Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
6.54 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |