Ventnor Pier
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Fun spot, good on a NE swell with North winds. Crowded on the weekends. Lots of locals, beach badges required in the summer. Street and metered parking close to the break.
Location
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Cambridge Avenue, metered parking.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, West |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Margate Pier
1.10 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Dutches Wedge
2.97 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Don't know |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
TwentySevens
3.75 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |