Kimmeridge Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-Kingdom – South Coast)
| Name: | Kimmeridge Bay |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: N |
Kimmeridge Bay on the South Coast is a fairly exposed reef break that has very consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Works best in offshore winds from the north. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. No beach break here and there are also left and right hand reef breaks on offer.. Best around high tide. Likely to be crowded if working. Take care of crowds / rocks.
Overall Kimmeridge Bay 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 Kimmeridge Bay surf quality by season and Kimmeridge Bay surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Kimmeridge Bay |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Kimmeridge Bay:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Kimmeridge (The Ledges) | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Chapmans Pool | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Mupe Bay | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Durlston | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Swanage | 7 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Kimmeridge Bay: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 60 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Greenwich Buoy | 94 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Pembroke Buoy | 147 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Aberporth Buoy | 156 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Sandettie Buoy | 175 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Kimmeridge Bay: |
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| Closest tide station | Bournemouth, England | 13 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Bournemouth, England | 13 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Weymouth, England | 14 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Weymouth, England | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Portsmouth, England | 46 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Kimmeridge Bay: |
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| Closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 270 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 282 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 285 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 286 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Allenheads (United Kingdom) | 291 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Kimmeridge Bay: |
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| Closest city location | Wareham (United Kingdom) | 6 mi |
| Second closest city location | Swanage (United Kingdom) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Bovington Camp (United Kingdom) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Lytchett Matravers (United Kingdom) | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Poole (United Kingdom) | 11 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Kimmeridge Bay is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) in England, 28 km (17 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Kimmeridge Bay is Yeovilton Airport (YEO) in U.k., 59 km (37 miles) away.
- Third is Southampton Airport (SOU) in England, 66 km (41 miles) away.
- Exeter Airport (EXT) in England is 93 km (58 miles) away.
- Bristol Airport (BRS), also in England is the fifth nearest airport to Kimmeridge Bay and is 97 km (60 miles) away.
