The Antarctic swell can reach up to 3 metres. The shore break packs a mean punch. The wind strength is deceptively less from the footpath. Take out a sail big enough to keep in front of the white water. Grass rigging area and a kiosk for refreshments.
Southerly directions are best.
Offshore northerly winds - if your gear breaks, it's a long drift to Eastbourne. Parking just before the road leaves the shore and rigging in the adjacent picnic area, or better still veer away from the beach past the Mobil Service Station then take the first right, go across the park and rig just behind the sand dunes. Sandy beach drops away slowly, watch out for sand bars at low tide. Waves up to 1-2 metres but strong winds make aerial maneuvers interesting. Good for Wellingtons extreme wind days as there is plenty of sheltered rigging on grass.