Hayling Island
South Coast of England, UK · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.1m
- Period
- 3.9s
- Wind
- 13 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Falling
Tide · today
Falling · Low in 1h595-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/London local
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Hayling Island is a beach break in South Coast of England, UK. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the SW with light offshore winds from the N. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Unknown
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- SW
- Best wind direction
- N
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
Hayling Island surf FAQ
Is Hayling Island good for beginners?+
Hayling Island is a beach break, usually breaking in the 0.5–2.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Hayling Island?+
Different days call for different boards. Hayling Island can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Hayling Island?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the SW with light offshore winds from the N. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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