Bournemouth Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report (2024)

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Bournemouth Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report? ›

Boscombe Pier on the South Coast is a fairly exposed beach/pier break that only works once in a while. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Ideal winds are from the north. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the best swell direction is from the south southwest.

Boscombe Pier on the South Coast is a fairly exposed beach/pier break that only works once in a while. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Ideal winds are from the north. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the best swell direction is from the south southwest.

Surfing Ocean Beach:

The best conditions reported for surf at Ocean Beach occur when a West swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.

Bournemouth Pier on the South Coast is a fairly exposed beach/pier break that does not work very often. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the north with some shelter here from southwest winds.

A measure that many surfers also use is the classic one: small waves (up to 1 meter), half a meter (up to 1.5 meters), meter (up to 2 meters high), last meter (over 2 meters high), meter and a half (over 2.5 meters), while those starting from 2 meters are considered big waves.

The Arms is further west from the Hot Pipes. Because of its sandy bottom, it's a good break for beginners. The West Pier and Palace Pier work best at low to mid tide on a south west swell or SW or W wind but can work on a SE wind — the left hand side of Palace Pier is pretty mellow.

The location of the reef limited its exposure to swells larger than that. Unfortunately, the effectiveness of the reef diminished as it deteriorated and suffered damage from boat propellers. It was officially declared closed in 2011 and would not open for surfing again.

To stay safe at the beach, always swim at a lifeguarded beach between the red and yellow flags and never swim alone. For exact locations and patrol times of the lifeguarded beaches across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole visit the RNLI website.

What beach has the biggest waves in the world? ›

1. Nazaré, Portugal. Nazaré, Portugal is famous for its record-breaking waves, particularly in the big wave surfing community. The waves at Nazaré are some of the biggest and most powerful in the world, attracting surfers from all over to tackle these massive swells.

Mavericks is a surfing location in northern California outside Pillar Point Harbor, just north of the town of Half Moon Bay at the village of Princeton-by-the-Sea. After a strong winter storm in the northern Pacific Ocean, waves can routinely crest at over 25 ft (8 m) and top out at over 60 ft (18 m).

As per the question asked, why do sea waves get stronger at night, the answer is due to the force of gravity of the moon. In the night time when the moon rises, its gravity influences the objects on earth and attracts the object towards it, but when we ask why only sea waves rise then the answer is simple.

Some spots are best when the tide is full on high or low (depending on the spot). However, too high of a tide for most spots will swamp the surf out (fat/slow/mushy), with the waves breaking more onto themselves rather than top to bottom.

Rolling waves (1) are the most familiar waves, and the type most surfers prefer. These waves break in a stable pattern. Rolling waves are usually a feature of a flat, sandy shoreline. The rolling waves at Hossegor, France, on the Bay of Biscay, can reach more than 6 meters (20 feet).

Not necessarily — it depends on where you plan to surf. High tides are great if you're headed towards a reef break. The only exception is if it's near a bluff, in which case the waves rarely break before hitting land. Conversely, medium to low tides are better if you're surfing near a beach break.

The largest indoor wave pool, "Blue Thunder", is 42,000 square feet (3,900 m²) and located at World Waterpark in West Edmonton Mall, Edmonton, Alberta. The world's largest artificial waves, measuring up to 3.3 metres (11 ft) in height, can be found at Siam Park in the Canary Islands.

The Cribbar, located at Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall, is famed for being the UK's most notorious big wave spot. This legendary reef break is not for the faint-hearted; it's where the UK's surf community gathers to witness and ride some of the largest waves the country has to offer.

The usual range of the Tide at Bournemouth is between -1.05m and 1.12m.