Beach break / jetée · Dorset · Beginner → Intermediate
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Nothing to surf today. Rest those arms.
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Bournemouth's beach and its pier. Short, gentle waves, surf schools everywhere, and a sea that is flat most of the summer.
Autumn and winter give the best swells but water is cold. Summer = smaller waves, max crowd.
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
Spot next to a jetty or breakwater. Stay away from structures, especially during big swell.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
At Boscombe, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Boscombe is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.
The ideal wind at Boscombe comes broadly from North: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Boscombe, you can also check conditions at Compton, The Wave, Brighton. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.