Surf: General: Huge stretch of sandy beach with pebbles and shingle at high tide. Better on the lower tides as it drops out below the many wooden groynes. Popular with windsurfers... for a reason - a mostly average surf spot that tends to break in windswells, but that can get good in a small, clean groundswell and light winds. Has a big local crew, especially popular with longboarders. Tides: Not high. Size: Thigh high to overhead. Wind: N, NE. Swell: Big W to SW. Bottom: Sand and pebbles Paddling: OK when small, heavy paddle when big. Spot Rating: This is the Goldilocks of surf breaks - wants a clean groundswell, but not too small and not too big! Then the subtle banks can produce decent peaks with long walling waves. A more common windswell can be a confused jumble, with the odd fun ride to be had. Access: Not a lot of parking options on the beach, Marine Drive car park is close. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Popular but loads of room to spread out. Local Vibe: Friendly vibe in line-up. Environment: OK - can be sewage after heavy rains. Hazards: Groynes, rips. Season: September - February.