Manorbier surf guide
Surf: Mellow, high tide right reefbreak and low tide beach peaks in shadow of a Norman castle. The reef handles onshores and is normally crowded.
Access: National trust carpark. One of the few places you can surf in the shadow of a castle.
Environment: Park by the beach.
Surf: General: A super fun, high tide reef that sits at the western side of the bay, forming peeling right-hand walls that wrap in towards the sand. As reefs go this is pretty user friendly, with an easy paddle round, but that is a blessing and curse as it makes it a popular spot, with the small peak getting crowded quickly. Beginners stick to the small beach.
Tides: High tide.
Size: Waist high to overhead.
Wind: NE
Swell: SW
Bottom: Rock reef.
Paddling: Easy paddle round.
Spot Rating: Fun, walling reef that doesn't handle a big crowd. Easy rotation, take turns.
Access: There's a small parking layby overlooking the break.
Crowds: Crowd Factor: A well known spot that doesn't take much to be crowded.
Local Vibe: Bring good vibes, follow etiquette, don't snake.
Environment: OK.
Hazards: Rocky when big.
Season: Works all year but best September - February.