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Chalkwell Beach

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England (UK), Southend-On-Sea, England (UK)
Coordinates: 51.5325, 0.7213
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Ideal wind:
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The 2 km long pier into the Thames River causes very flat water. Can be ridden on both sides, depending on the wind direction. Sandy beach east of the pier. For the best flat water conditions behind the pier you need W, SW, SE or E winds. The pier runs N to S. 3mm wetsuit in the summer, 5mm in spring and autumn. Surfing is all year round for those who don't mind the cold. The sea is up at 16°C in summer and down to 8°C in winter. Season May to October. Water: Flat. Rider ability: Intermediate, Expert.

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Wind

6 kn

E · gusts 11 kn

Waves

0.2 m

3s period

Swell

0.2 m

Tide

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Updated 24/08/2026, 00:07:55

Forecast

Mon 24Tue 25Wed 26Thu 27Fri 28Sat 29Sun 30E00:00NE06:00E12:00E18:00E00:00E06:00E12:00E18:00E00:00SE06:00S12:00SE18:00SE00:00E06:00E12:00SW18:00SW00:00SW06:00SW12:00SW18:00W00:00W06:00W12:00SW18:00W00:00W06:00SW12:00SW18:00
Wind scale
Max 30 kn
Max 1.0 m waves
Updated 24/08/2026, 00:07:56

Data: Open-Meteo

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The 2 km long pier into the Thames River causes very flat water. Sandy beach east of the pier. For the best flat water conditions behind the pier you need W, SW, SE or E winds. The pier runs N to S.

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