Highcliffe
Edit SpotAbout
in the right wind you can get long rides and hollow barells.
Atmosphere:
good young bodyboarding crew and a friendly atmosphere.
Additional Info:
paddle out in the first groyne next to the storm drain.theres a useful rip that is handy when the swell is big.
Location
Loading...Access
turn left from the town centre towards the sea and follow signs for the beach. walk down the cliffe path to get to the beach.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Needles
4.19 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Don't know |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
Boscombe Pier
7.08 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |