Kimmeridge
Kimmeridge is Dorset's premier reef break--a powerful right-hander that peels off Broad Bench headland when strong SW groundswell wraps around the south coast.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 190° - 260°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3.6m
- Ideal size
- 3.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 330° - 30°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
Water temp
12°C
Wetsuit
5/4mm + boots
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
7/10
Best Season
Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Secondary: Mar, Apr
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