Cromer Pier Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Cromer Pier Surf Guide
The breaks are front and centre at Cromer next to the pier, where there are short rights and longer lefts. Needs a clean north, northeasterly or easterly swell but there will also be crumbly waves for the committed in onshores or windswells. Watch out for groynes and shore dump at high.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Good for all comers, beginners stick to low tide small days.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Competitive but pretty chilled.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Popular spot, can be very busy when its on.
Spot Rating
Poor
Not a classic, but can have long, fun waves in the right swell, with the occasional wedgy peak.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Can be a slog in bigger swells.
Water Quality
Fair
Was terrible but getting better. Still bad after rain.
Hazards
Rips, groynes, jetty, current when big.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, SUP
Access
Parking is tricky, there's a small car park on Runton Road or parking bays along the sea front.
Bottom
Sand and flint.
Best Season
September - February when the North Sea comes to life.
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