Camber Sands Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-Kingdom – South Coast)
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Surf Break: Camber Sands
| Name: | Camber Sands |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NNE |
Camber Sands on the South Coast is a reasonably exposed beach break that has reasonably consistent surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the north northeast. Windswells are much more common than groundswells and the ideal wave direction is from the southwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights.
Overall Camber Sands 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 Camber Sands surf quality by season and Camber Sands surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Camber Sands |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Camber Sands:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Fairlight | 7 mi |
| Second closest break | Hastings | 11 mi |
| Third closest break | Stamco | 13 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Bexhill | 16 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Folkestone | 20 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Camber Sands: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Sandettie Buoy | 45 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Greenwich Buoy | 51 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | East Anglia 1 Buoy | 154 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East Anglia 3 Buoy | 173 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East Anglia 2 Buoy | 175 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Camber Sands: |
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| Closest tide station | Dover, England | 26 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Dover, England | 26 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Newhaven, England | 34 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Newhaven, England | 34 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Sheerness, England | 35 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Camber Sands: |
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| Closest ski area | Hellenthal-Skiarena Weisser Stein (Germany) | 247 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 287 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Thalfang-Erbeskopf (Germany) | 290 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 291 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Castleside (United Kingdom) | 292 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Camber Sands: |
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| Closest city location | Rye (United Kingdom) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Lydd (United Kingdom) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Fairlight (United Kingdom) | 8 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Northiam (United Kingdom) | 10 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Dymchurch (United Kingdom) | 11 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Camber Sands is Lydd Airport (LYX) in U.k., 10 km (6 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Camber Sands is Manston Airport (MSE) in England, 60 km (37 miles) away.
- Third is Southend Airport (SEN) in England, 72 km (45 miles) away.
- Gatwick (London) Airport (LGW) in England is 73 km (45 miles) away.
- Le Touquet Paris Plage Airport (LTQ) in France is the fifth nearest airport to Camber Sands and is 74 km (46 miles) away.
