Southbourne

Ideal (offshore) Wind: North
Ideal Swell: South east
Ideal tide: All
Break type: Beach & groyne
Nicknames: None
Dangers: Shore dump
Webcam: www.bournemouth-surfers.com

Access: Head east from Bournemouth and it is sign posted. Car parking available.

Info: Short dumping wave that is very popular with bodyboarders. On a good day it can break further out at sea which give a good mellow wave. Shore dump can be very dangerous and has been made worse by beach restoration which has ruined the sand banks.