Where's the closest place to surf from Birmingham in the UK?

[sara666]

i live in the UK near Birmingham, I really wanna learn how to surf, does anybody know the closest place i can learn? and about how much it would cost for lesson and equipment?

[tomcat360]

whats up with the 666 stuff?

[sinistapenguin]

Sara - I live in Leamington Spa and here are your options:

Bournemouth - probably the shortest driving time, but not the most consistent of spots

Porthcawl, Wales - a little bit longer driving, but west facing - Rest Bay picks up the most swell - check out the webcam here:

http://www.porthcawlsurf.co.uk/html/todays_surf.html

The Gower - Some world class waves to be had on a good day, but you're already looking at 3 hrs driving time.

Borth, nr Aberystwyth - Apparently quite a nice wave when it works, but I've never been there.

That's about your closest lot really. Not great I know, but Rest/ Bournemouth are about 2 hrs away so you can still do it in a day.

Cheers

Sinista

PS. What is with the 666?