Beach break · Isle of Wight · 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)
The Isle of Wight's surf spot, under the clay cliffs. Southwest swell, high tide, and mellow A-frames at Hanover Point.
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.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Compton usually works best around mid-rising. The tide shapes the sandbanks and the depth over the reef, so check the day's tide times before your session.
Compton 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 Compton comes broadly from North-East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Compton, you can also check conditions at Boscombe, Brighton, Vauville. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.