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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Broadstairs
UK, South East
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 51° 21.441' N |
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The spot is accessed via the harbour of Broadstairs. It is a very popular spot with longboarders. Its is the regions best longboard wave. DistanceIn the city WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Viking Bay
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeBreakwater/jetty
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerOrdinary, Fun, Powerless, Ledgey
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorth, NorthWest, East, NorthEast
Good wind directionNorth, NorthWest, West
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionLow and mid tide
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdCrowded
Dangers
- Rocks
- Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
Additional Information
This spot is the main south east longboard venue and has a very good community it is also known for a wedge wave that longboarders and shortboarders use to the right of the harbour jetty at the point. Car Parking is actually right by the break and is very good.
Best conditions are with northerly swell and north west wind when the spot is totally offshore and clean lines for an enjoyable surf.
Atmosphere
I think this spot has such character compared to others. It has an historical backdrop and has really classic feel when the swell is great.
General
Author: Anonymous Contributors (2)
Comments
By mastfoot@yahoo.com , 20-07-2007
surf viking bay - Hey Dont knock it look at the swell to build anytime there is a low pressure stuck in the NORTH SEA I grew up there and have seen and surfed head high wave but when it gets that big we were all in the water not scared and sitting on the beach taking pics Also a really good windsurfing beach on a S -SW wind on a half tide Besides the girls are topless in the summer so the view is always good ."warm winds" Steve Cheesewright
By anonymous , 22-07-2004
sick - "Big swell" photo is really taking the piss. I guess we just missed the set eh? It looks like 1ft and onshore.
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By Anonymous , 24-08-2007
- hi guys am just wondering where this is? i am a beginer-intermediate and am looking for a good place to surf on the s coast can some1 help me with a sujestion to where is good