Surfing England
Surf England - Quick Facts
LOCATION: Europe
POPULATION: 60440000
NATIONALITY: British
LANGUAGE: English (really!)
CURRENCY: Pound
England Surf Spot Map 
England is full of contrasts and offers a whole range of surf destinations and waves to match, and what most travelling surfers fail to realise is that England receives swell on its entire coastline, thus effectively providing a 360 degree swell angle, and no part place in England is more than 80 miles from the coast. Good old Blighty!
Cornwall is the area that most people associate with English surfing, and Fistral Beach being the most widely known beach. Cornwall receives plenty of swell, and offers quality conditions for both the beginner and the professional.
The surfing season in the United Kingdom runs from Autumn to Spring, providing consistent surf of 4 to 12ft at times. Britain’s long continental shelf drains some power from the swell but it still packs a punch to be reckoned with. Huge tides means that the sea can rise and fall up to 15ft at times making spots always changeable, always challenging and always exciting. Summer on the whole is much smaller with swells averaging between 1 to 4ft.
If you are planning a trip to the UK and want the best chance to score quality consistent waves then head south to Cornwall or north to Scotland - just remember to pack your wetsuit - brrrrr!
Surfing England - The Good
360 Degree Swell Angle.
Variety Of Surf Spots
Surf England - The Bad and the Ugly
Cold Water.
Crowds.
Miserable Winter Weather.
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England Surfing Conditions
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