East Wittering, West Sussex

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Surfing in East Wittering, West Sussex, South East England United Kingdom

Ideal Wind Direction:
West, Southwest
Best Wind Direction:
Northeast
West Sussex is located in the south of England. The climate here is classified, like in the rest of the British Isles, as oceanic climate, with chilly winters and warm summers. West Sussex offers a plethora of recreational activities and sports for visitors and locals alike.

East Wittering is a sheltered beach break that lies between West Wittering and Bracklesham Bay. It is a popular location for surfing, kite-surfing and windsurfing. The optimum time for surfing here is around high tide. The best wind direction is from the northeast and the ideal swell direction is from the west, southwest. In addition, surfers are able to explore the waves with swell sizes that can start from 1 m/3 ft. The spot offers both left and right hand waves.

In summer, the wind blows offshore at 9%, in autumn the wind blows at 7%, in winter at 8% and in spring at 11%. Furthermore, the surf break is suitable for all surfers. The best tide movement is rising and falling tides and the ideal tide position is mid and high tide. Last but not least, East Wittering is a crowded site, when it works. Note: be careful of rips and groynes.