Birling gap
Edit SpotAbout
good local crowd in the water who have a laugh.
Additional Info:
walk either sides of the steps once on the beach to avoide the shore dump entry.
Location
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park in the car park at the top of the cliffs. walk down the stairs to the shingle beach.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Flat rocks with sand |
| Power | Ordinary |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
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| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |