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Continent:	Europe
Country:	England (UK)
Next Big City:	Brighton, London
Next Town:	Hove

Type:	Ocean
Rider Ability:	Intermediate, Expert
Features:	Shop, Food, Parking

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Water

Type:	Medium Wave (1-3m)
Hazards:	Wave Breakers / Groynes
Quality:	No Info
Best Tide:	No Info

Some good waves here, but a huge powerful shore break so not for beginners or people who are easily scared. On the prevailing wind (Southwest) the waves are great but there is no room to drift downwind.

Beach

Type:	Sand, Pebbles
Size:	No Info
Hazards:	Concrete
Beach Users:	July, August

All pebbles, there is a little sand at low tide. This beach is only for experienced riders. The only accepted launch and landing area is behind the King Alfred leisure center. So you need to stay upwind.

Wind

Best Months:	No Info
Wind Type:	Frontal Winds
Best Direction:	SW
Main Direction:	SW

Southwest winds are best for waves and riding in general.

How to get there

Transport:	Car
Access:	No Info

Hove is to the west of Brighton. On the coast road you will see the King Alfred leisure center. You will see the water slides. Behind it is a car park and the beach.

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Experienced kiters only. There is no room for drifting downwind and some concrete groynes. Also beach huts and sunbathers in the summer.

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