Town-centre stretch with defined peaks shaped by rock jetties. Consistent, with lefts and rights; best mid tide with E wind. Fine for learners when small, competitive at the jetties.
Break
beach break, lefts and rights; faces WSW
Level
beginner
Best swell
W, WNW, NW, SW
Best wind
E, NE, SE (offshore)
Best tide
mid tide
Season
Autumn to spring
Typical size
0.5–2.5 m
Crowd
high
Hazards
Rips and undertow; Rock groynes (jetties); Localism at the jetty peaks; Crowds on weekends; Beach erosion makes sandbanks inconsistent