East Wittering Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
Big W to SW.
Wind
N, NE.
Surf Height
Thigh high to overhead.
Tide
Not high.
East Wittering Surf Guide
Huge stretch of sandy beach with pebbles and shingle at high tide. Better on the lower tides as it drops out below the many wooden groynes. Popular with windsurfers, for a reason - a mostly average surf spot that tends to break in windswells, but that can get good in a small, clean groundswell and light winds. Has a big local crew, especially popular with longboarders.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Good for all, beginners watch out for rips.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Friendly vibe in line-up.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Popular but loads of room to spread out.
Spot Rating
Poor
This is the Goldilocks of surf breaks - wants a clean groundswell, but not too small and not too big! Then the subtle banks can produce decent peaks with long walling waves. A more common windswell can be a confused jumble, with the odd fun ride to be had.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
OK when small, heavy paddle when big.
Water Quality
Fair
OK - can be sewage after heavy rains.
Hazards
Groynes, rips.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, SUP, Kiteboard
Access
Not a lot of parking options on the beach, Marine Drive car park is close.
Bottom
Sand and pebbles
Best Season
September - February.
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