Birling Gap Surf Guide
Birling Gap in South Coast of England is a fairly exposed reef break that has quite reliable surf. Autumn and winter are the optimum times of year for waves. Works best in offshore winds from the northeast and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Handles onshore winds better than most spots Waves more likely to be from local windswells than distant groundswells and the ideal wave direction is from the southwest. There is no reef break. It's often crowded here. Rocks are a hazard.
Birling Gap Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 14.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Birling Gap:
The best conditions reported for surf at Birling Gap occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.
Birling Gap Surf:
Saturday, 14 November 2026, 04:05 Local time| zaterdag 14 | ||||
| 3AM | 6AM | 9AM | 12PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Periode (s) | 9 | 14 | 14 | 8 |
| Wind (km/h) | ||||
| Wind | glass | glass | cross | cross- on |
















