Lyme Regis Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

SW

Wind

N

Surf Height

Thigh high to overhead.

Tide

Not high.

Lyme Regis Surf Guide

Beachbreak in the eastern lee side of the harbour breakwater. It can have long, rolling waves at low tide in big southwesterly swell or windswell. Gets dumpy at high when it breaks onto shingle.

Local Vibe

WelcomingIntimidating

Chilled.

Crowd Factor

MellowHeavy

Pretty quiet, popular with SUPs.

Spot Rating

PoorPerfect

Long, rolling waves, occasional walling section.

Shoulder Burn

LightExhausting

Easy paddle out.

Water Quality

CleanDirty

Good - except after heavy rains.

Hazards

Watch out for rips when big.

Access

Monmouth Beach car park short walk to west of bay.

Bottom

Sand and shingle.

Best Season

December - February - needs those big swells to come to life.

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