Continent |
Europe |
Country |
England (UK) |
Next Big City |
Bournemouth |
Next Town |
Newport, Freshwater |
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Type: |
Island |
Rider Ability: |
No information |
Features: |
No information |
Water
Type: |
Medium wave |
Hazards: |
No information |
Quality: |
No information |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Nice waves. Shallow access.
Beach
Type: |
No information |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
No information |
Beach Users: |
July, August |
Long beach with lots of space. Beach goers during summer.
Weather
Spring:
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Normal |
Summer:
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Shorty |
Fall:
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Normal |
Winter:
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Thick |
General south coast England water/air temperatures. Summer shorty, full wetsuit for winter. Summer late May to September.
Wind
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
No information |
Main Direction: |
SW |
Usual direction is SW. Can get up to 8 Bft. Generally light winds during summer, better in winter.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
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No information |
Make your way to Portsmouth, Southampton or Lymington on the south coast of England, and get a ferry to the island. Then head to the southwest end to Freshwater and then east to Compton.
Extra information
Nightlife