Hastings pier

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Please note that this spot is very rarely this good but you can sometimes get a few waves breaking off the pier or the nearest groyne on a rising tide under moderate S/SW winds
Rock-o-nore is a better break but crowded under good conditions - if you want a chilled out mellow wave then head for the pier

Atmosphere:
this spot can produce some long workable rides in the right conditions (a few times a year if you lucky) me and a few mates discovered this spot for the first time under just these conditions(1996) after a big storm (gale force SW) the winds turned to a light NW we had about a week of the best surf i have ever experienced in hastings - consistant,long,peeling rides and being a local this is saying something

Additional Info:
a good spot under these (rare) conditions -south west swell and good offshore winds (NW) However still surfable with medium/high S or SW winds
Be careful in high SW winds strong rip coming aroung the pier pulling you east
- Best to paddle out right next to the east side of the pier let the current pull you into the correct position -quite a slow wave so be prepared to work for it!

Location
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Access

head along the seafront and you cant miss it best place to park - behind white rock theatre or the underground carpark

WalkShort walk (5-15 min)
Public accessYes
4x4 requiredUnknown
Boat requiredUnknown
Wave Characteristics
TypeSandbar
DirectionRight
BottomSandy
PowerFun
FrequencySometimes breaks (50 days/year)
Normal lengthShort (<50m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300m)
Ideal Conditions
Wind directionNorthWest, SouthWest, South
Swell directionSouthWest
Swell size3ft-5ft - 6ft+
TideMid tide
Tide movementRising tide
Crowd
WeekEmpty
WeekendFew surfers
Dangers

Rips / undertow, Pollution

Videos

None

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