West Wittering Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-Kingdom – South Coast)
Photo credit: Robert Oechies
Surf Break: West Wittering
| Name: | West Wittering |
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| Type: | beach/groynes |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NE |
West Wittering on the South Coast is a sheltered beach/groynes break that has inconsistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the northeast. Windswells are much more common than groundswells and the best wave direction is from the southwest. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Best around high tide. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Beware of groynes, rips.
Overall West Wittering 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 West Wittering surf quality by season and West Wittering surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of West Wittering |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to West Wittering:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | East Wittering | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Bracklesham | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Hayling Island | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Whitecliff Bay | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Shanklin (Hope Beach) | 16 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to West Wittering: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Greenwich Buoy | 48 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 107 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Sandettie Buoy | 121 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Aberporth Buoy | 187 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Pembroke Buoy | 191 mi |
Tide stations nearest to West Wittering: |
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| Closest tide station | Portsmouth, England | 9 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Portsmouth, England | 9 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Bournemouth, England | 42 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Newhaven, England | 42 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Bournemouth, England | 42 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to West Wittering: |
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| Closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 271 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 275 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 278 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 280 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Allenheads (United Kingdom) | 283 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to West Wittering: |
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| Closest city location | East Wittering (United Kingdom) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Birdham (United Kingdom) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Bosham (United Kingdom) | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Emsworth (United Kingdom) | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Havant (United Kingdom) | 6 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to West Wittering is Southampton Airport (SOU) in England, 37 km (23 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to West Wittering is Bournemouth Airport (BOH), also in England, 65 km (40 miles) away.
- Third is Gatwick (London) Airport (LGW) in England, 66 km (41 miles) away.
- Heathrow (London) Airport (LHR) in Engalnd is 84 km (52 miles) away.
- City (London) Airport (LCY) in England is the fifth nearest airport to West Wittering and is 106 km (66 miles) away.
