Good surfing 'near' Southampton
Discussion
I've always been a bit of a surf fan, but I've just come back from a week in Newquay and am totally hooked now, so want to do it more often!
I know Boscombe is the stock answer, but I've heard the false reef is s
te and is still closed at the moment. I also know that I'm not going to get anywhere near as good waves as I do in Newquay, but I'm just looking for a bit of a play around so anything over a couple of feet will work!
Oh, and by 'near', I'm quite happy to do a couple of hours each way.
Any ideas?
I know Boscombe is the stock answer, but I've heard the false reef is s
te and is still closed at the moment. I also know that I'm not going to get anywhere near as good waves as I do in Newquay, but I'm just looking for a bit of a play around so anything over a couple of feet will work!Oh, and by 'near', I'm quite happy to do a couple of hours each way.
Any ideas?
Don't take this the wrong way but as someone who has lived and surfed on the North Devon/Cornwall coast, I would suggest that you dont bother trying to surf anywhere along the south coast up here but instead make less frequent but better trips to North Devon/Cornwall, South Devon/Cornwall or West Wales. The surf up here really is non existent and its amusing to think that people are willing to try and surf the skanky bournemouth pier for just 1 maybe 2 foot every once in a while!
Good Luck
Good Luck
Eaststoke Hayling few hours before high water can produce,but the beach is closed until autumn for sea defence work
Hayling Surfers by sinky 911, on Flickr
Hayling Surfers by sinky 911, on Flickr
Jonny boy,
I have to admit - you wont surf up here. Ive long since sold my surfboards but now kite surf at hill head. So i have a 5'8 Directional which is just perfect! Come play and have a go on my kit. youl be hooked.
its also perfect for when you do get down cornwall (where I spent most weekends til the little one arrived), directional kite surfing in big swell in some hidden spots is just bliss.
I have to admit - you wont surf up here. Ive long since sold my surfboards but now kite surf at hill head. So i have a 5'8 Directional which is just perfect! Come play and have a go on my kit. youl be hooked.
its also perfect for when you do get down cornwall (where I spent most weekends til the little one arrived), directional kite surfing in big swell in some hidden spots is just bliss.
CupraAndy said:
Jonny boy,
I have to admit - you wont surf up here. Ive long since sold my surfboards but now kite surf at hill head. So i have a 5'8 Directional which is just perfect! Come play and have a go on my kit. youl be hooked.
its also perfect for when you do get down cornwall (where I spent most weekends til the little one arrived), directional kite surfing in big swell in some hidden spots is just bliss.
Hello mate! I was going to go for kite Surfing lessons whilst I was down there last week but never got the chance. Give me a shout next time you're heading out and I'll tag along (if you don't mind!). It looks amazing fun! I'll PM you with my number and stuff.I have to admit - you wont surf up here. Ive long since sold my surfboards but now kite surf at hill head. So i have a 5'8 Directional which is just perfect! Come play and have a go on my kit. youl be hooked.
its also perfect for when you do get down cornwall (where I spent most weekends til the little one arrived), directional kite surfing in big swell in some hidden spots is just bliss.
Definatly drop me a line mate, i have plenty of kit so can get you out on the water. if you can fly a kite, you can surf! really is that easy - then just like trying to balance when your pissed on a tea tray and your away 
Hill Head is my local spot. I ride Flexyfoil kit and will usually rock up in the obnoxious BMW GT! lol youl know when im there
Hill Head is my local spot. I ride Flexyfoil kit and will usually rock up in the obnoxious BMW GT! lol youl know when im there
Compton Bay, IoW. Should be able to do it in your 2 hours, Lymington, 1/2 hour Ferry and 20 mins drive. Very under-rated, and relatively unknown.
Peaky Beachbreaks, better mid to high tide. 2/10 ft SW swells if the wind has N or E in it.
Not so good this time of year, but a good Spring / Autumn alternative for a day trip.
Peaky Beachbreaks, better mid to high tide. 2/10 ft SW swells if the wind has N or E in it.
Not so good this time of year, but a good Spring / Autumn alternative for a day trip.
Seagoon said:
Compton Bay, IoW. Should be able to do it in your 2 hours, Lymington, 1/2 hour Ferry and 20 mins drive. Very under-rated, and relatively unknown.
Peaky Beachbreaks, better mid to high tide. 2/10 ft SW swells if the wind has N or E in it.
Not so good this time of year, but a good Spring / Autumn alternative for a day trip.
Peaky Beachbreaks, better mid to high tide. 2/10 ft SW swells if the wind has N or E in it.
Not so good this time of year, but a good Spring / Autumn alternative for a day trip.
Ta!CupraAndy said:
Definatly drop me a line mate, i have plenty of kit so can get you out on the water. if you can fly a kite, you can surf! really is that easy - then just like trying to balance when your pissed on a tea tray and your away
Hill Head is my local spot. I ride Flexyfoil kit and will usually rock up in the obnoxious BMW GT! lol youl know when im there
I'll be booking in down there soon for my lesson. You'll spot me as I'll be the one being dragged up the beach on my face!!! Hill Head is my local spot. I ride Flexyfoil kit and will usually rock up in the obnoxious BMW GT! lol youl know when im there
Would be good to catch up at some point after my initial lesson so I can work out where I'm gonna go with it all... Nice to know someone is local and willing to offer advice!!! Top man!!!
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