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Continent:	Europe
Country:	England (UK)
Next Big City (Airport):	Brighton, London
Next Town:	Hove
Latitude:	50.8282
Longitude:	-0.2292
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Type:	- Ocean	Rider Ability: - Intermediate - Expert

Good for:	- Kitesurfing - Windsurfing	Features: - Shop - Food - Parking

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Water

Type:	- Medium Wave (1-3m)	Hazards: - Wave Breakers / Groynes

Quality:	No Information	Best Tide: No Information

Some good waves here, but a huge powerful shore break so not for beginners or people who are easily scared. On the prevailing wind (Southwest) the waves are great but there is no room to drift downwind.

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Beach

Type:	- Sand - Pebbles	Size: No Information

Hazards:	- Concrete	Beach crowds: - July - August

All pebbles, there is a little sand at low tide. This beach is only for experienced riders. The only accepted launch and landing area is behind the King Alfred leisure center. So you need to stay upwind.

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Weather

Spring:	- Normal Wetsuit	Summer: - Shorty - Normal Wetsuit

Fall:	- Normal Wetsuit	Winter: - Thick Wetsuit / Drysuit

3mm wetsuit in the summer, 5mm in spring and autumn. Surfing is all year round for those who don't mind the cold. The sea is up at 16°C in summer and down to 8°C in winter. Season May to October.

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Wind

Wind Statistic Wind Forecast Wind Report

Best Months:	No Information	Wind Type: - Frontal Winds

Best Direction:	- SW	Main Direction: - SW

Southwest winds are best for waves and riding in general.

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How to get there

Transport:

- Car

Access:

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Hove is to the west of Brighton. On the coast road you will see the King Alfred leisure center. You will see the water slides. Behind it is a car park and the beach.

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Rules, Restrictions and Extra Info

Rules:

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Experienced kiters only. There is no room for drifting downwind and some concrete groynes. Also beach huts and sunbathers in the summer.

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Nightlife

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