Hot Pipe Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W/SW
Wind
N
Surf Height
Thigh high to overhead.
Tide
Low to near high.
Hot Pipe Surf Guide
In big storm conditions waves break inside the harbour arm, cleaned up and sheltered from the wind. This strange scenario is almost a proto-wavepool type set-up. On the eastern outside of the arm there is also a series of rights and lefts, each more exposed, with the most consistent being the Hotpipe.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Beaches are for all especially when small, breakwaters best left to experienced surfers.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Pretty chilled.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
If there's a wave the crowd will be on it.
Spot Rating
Poor
Fun waves when the Channel comes to life, with a slightly crazed local crew.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Easy when small, can be hard work when onshore.
Water Quality
Fair
Can be polluted after rains.
Hazards
Groynes, rips, pollution.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, SUP, Bodyboard
Access
Parking by beach at Basin Road car park.
Bottom
Sand and shingle.
Best Season
September - February are best when the big swells roll into the Channel.
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