Ramsgate (The Wall) Surf Guide

Ramsgate (The Wall) in South Coast of England is a sheltered breakwater break that only works once in a while. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the north northwest. Waves more likely to be from local windswells than distant groundswells and the ideal wave angle is from the southwest. Take care to avoid the rocks.

Ramsgate (The Wall) Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
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12.4°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Ramsgate (The Wall):

The best conditions reported for surf at Ramsgate (The Wall) occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northwest.

What's the best time of year to surf Ramsgate (The Wall) (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Ramsgate (The Wall) with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 0% of the time in January while 8% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 92% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
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Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
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Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
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Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Ramsgate (The Wall) Location Map

Interactive Ramsgate (The Wall) surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Ramsgate (The Wall) is Manston Airport (MSE) in England, 5 km (3 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Ramsgate (The Wall) is Lydd Airport (LYX) in U.k., 53 km (33 miles) away.

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Ramsgate (The Wall) Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
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Swell History at Ramsgate (The Wall)

Surf stats for Ramsgate (The Wall), see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Ramsgate (The Wall)

Wind stats for Ramsgate (The Wall), see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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