Shanklin
South East England, UK · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0m
- Period
- 5s
- Wind
- 11 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- Falling
Tide · today
Falling · Low in 2h445-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/London local
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Shanklin is a beach break over sand in South East England, UK. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the SE with light offshore winds from the NW / N / NE, around high to mid tide. 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
- Sand
- Best tide
- high,mid
- Best swell direction
- SE
- Best wind direction
- NW, N, NE
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
Shanklin surf FAQ
Is Shanklin good for beginners?+
Shanklin is a beach break over sand, 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 Shanklin?+
Different days call for different boards. Shanklin 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 tide is best for surfing Shanklin?+
Shanklin tends to work best around high to mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Shanklin?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the SE with light offshore winds from the NW / N / NE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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