Durlston Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-Kingdom – South Coast)
| Name: | Durlston |
|---|---|
| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: W |
Durlston on the South Coast is a sheltered point break that does not work very often. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the west with some shelter here from southwest winds. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. Best around low tide. Rarely crowded here. Watch out for rocks and rips.
Overall Durlston 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 Durlston surf quality by season and Durlston surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Durlston |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Durlston:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Swanage | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Chapmans Pool | 5 mi |
| Third closest break | Kimmeridge Bay | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Kimmeridge (The Ledges) | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Bournemouth Pier | 9 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Durlston: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 64 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Greenwich Buoy | 87 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Pembroke Buoy | 154 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Aberporth Buoy | 161 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Sandettie Buoy | 168 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Durlston: |
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| Closest tide station | Bournemouth, England | 9 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Bournemouth, England | 9 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Weymouth, England | 22 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Weymouth, England | 22 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Portsmouth, England | 40 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Durlston: |
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| Closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 272 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 283 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 285 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 287 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Allenheads (United Kingdom) | 291 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Durlston: |
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| Closest city location | Swanage (United Kingdom) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Poole (United Kingdom) | 9 mi |
| Third closest city location | Wareham (United Kingdom) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Bournemouth (United Kingdom) | 10 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Canford Heath (United Kingdom) | 11 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Durlston is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) in England, 22 km (14 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Durlston is Southampton Airport (SOU), also in England, 58 km (36 miles) away.
- Third is Yeovilton Airport (YEO) in U.k., 67 km (42 miles) away.
- Lyneham Airport (LYE) in U.k. is 101 km (63 miles) away.
- Bristol Airport (BRS) in England is the fifth nearest airport to Durlston and is 103 km (64 miles) away.
