Brighton Marina Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W or SW
Wind
N, NE.
Surf Height
Thigh high to overhead.
Tide
Low to near high.
Brighton Marina Surf Guide
Popular spot for Brighton surfers who congregate here in a SW storm swell, when the eastern side of the marina offers a sheltered corner for clean / semi-clean waves. They can be long and fun, but tend to be a bit on the slow and fat side, reforming as they roll. There's a rip to aid the paddle out by the harbour wall. Can get unruly and heavy in big storms.
Ability Level
Intermediate
Not really a place for beginners due to crowds, groynes and reef.
Local Vibe
Doable
Competitive.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
There's a large, hard-core local crew who scour the forecast and will be on it.
Spot Rating
Poor
Fickle, fun, long, fat rolling waves that come to life in windy, stormy conditions - occasionally gets good when a big, clean, long distance groundswell rolls in.
Shoulder Burn
Light
OK when small, long paddle when bigger.
Water Quality
Fair
Can be poor after rains.
Hazards
Rips, crowd, groynes.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, SUP, Bodyboard
Access
Limited local parking available.
Bottom
Chalky, flinty reef with high tide shingle.
Best Season
December - February as it needs big swells or storms.
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