Brighton Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-Kingdom – South Coast)
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Surf Break: Brighton
| Name: | Brighton |
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| Type: | beach/pier |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: N |
Brighton on the South Coast is a fairly exposed beach/pier break that does not work very often. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds blow from the north. Windswells are much more typical than groudswells and the best wave direction is from the southwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Likely to be crowded if working. Beware of groynes, rips and pollution.
Overall Brighton Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Brighton surf quality by season and Brighton surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Brighton |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Brighton:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Hot pipe | 7 mi |
| Second closest break | Portslade | 8 mi |
| Third closest break | Shoreham | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest break | South Lancing | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Birling Gap | 12 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Brighton: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Greenwich Buoy | 28 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Sandettie Buoy | 84 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 140 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East Anglia 1 Buoy | 178 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East Anglia 2 Buoy | 195 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Brighton: |
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| Closest tide station | Newhaven, England | 6 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Newhaven, England | 6 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Portsmouth, England | 46 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Portsmouth, England | 46 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Sheerness, England | 57 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Brighton: |
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| Closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 282 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Hellenthal-Skiarena Weisser Stein (Germany) | 283 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 283 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 286 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Castleside (United Kingdom) | 288 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Brighton: |
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| Closest city location | Rottingdean (United Kingdom) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Brighton (United Kingdom) | 5 mi |
| Third closest city location | Hove (United Kingdom) | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Newhaven (United Kingdom) | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Lewes (United Kingdom) | 6 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Brighton is Gatwick (London) Airport (LGW) in England, 40 km (25 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Brighton is Lydd Airport (LYX) in U.k., 73 km (45 miles) away.
- Third is City (London) Airport (LCY) in England, 79 km (49 miles) away.
- Heathrow (London) Airport (LHR) in Engalnd is 80 km (50 miles) away.
- Southampton Airport (SOU) in England is the fifth nearest airport to Brighton and is 92 km (57 miles) away.
