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“Wow this place is hostile and the waves were pretty poor too. Not many places you see someone surfing with a police tag on. Fortunately one of the local spoke to me before I got in and gave the low down. I went to Eastbourne in the end which was better and more mellow scene.”
Brian Lotti from UNITED KINGDOM - 02 Dec 2020
Hastings Ratings
Overall: 1.0. Based on 10 votes and 3 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.0(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 2.0(1: Hastings is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.2(1: Hastings is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in South Coast of England. 5: the best break in South Coast of England). |
Difficulty Level: 2.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.4(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Hastings can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.2(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Hastings, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.1(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Hastings are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.4(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Hastings is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.4(1: Getting to Hastings requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 3.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.8(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Hastings for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.0(1: Camping at Hastings is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Hastings is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.4(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.6(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Hastings, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.2(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Hastings where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Best to go the Brighton which picks up more waves.”
Hunter from UNITED KINGDOM - 11 Jan 2014
“Good wave for the south coast. Unfortunately there is a bad attitude from one local, who goes by the name Jodie; the funny thing is that he can barely surf. He's just a big fish in a very small pond that needs to learn that his local break is for everyone not just Hastings black shorts lol.”
Leon from UNITED KINGDOM - 05 Nov 2013
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