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Create Profile →Current conditions refresh every 3 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Brighton. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical early July.
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
The best week for surf at Brighton is the week of 23 November (score 3/5) with low crowds.
Small waves but still worth a paddle for keen surfers. Short-period wind swell: expect weak, crumbly faces. Moderate wind adding texture to the faces. Conditions improving through the afternoon. Not enough swell to get this spot firing properly.
Heads up: jellyfish: high.
Indicators derived from forecast data, not official warnings. Always check local lifeguard or official advice.
The air here is 74% cleaner than the average comparison city right now.
Significantly cleaner air than a typical city. Ideal for outdoor exercise with minimal respiratory strain.
Not a pollutant. Ozone is naturally higher at altitude and near the coast, and lower in cities where traffic exhaust breaks it down. High readings here typically indicate clean air. Can cause short-term airway irritation during intense exercise but is not linked to the long-term health risks of particulate pollution.
Additive health score: each pollutant contributes points relative to its WHO 2021 guideline and long-term health impact (PM2.5 9, NO₂ 5, O₃ 3, PM10 2, SO₂ 1 at WHO limits). Data via Open-Meteo. City markers show live readings. Red line marks the WHO guideline. Updated 03:00
Moderate water clarity: ~4m visibility
Updated 10:34
Local knowledge and community tips for Brighton
Brighton is better known for sea swimming and pier entertainment than surfing, but it does produce rideable waves on occasion. The beach is predominantly shingle with sandy patches at low tide. It faces due south into the English Channel and picks up whatever wind swell is running. The groynes create small bays along the seafront. It is an urban spot in every sense, with the city directly behind.
Requires south or south-westerly wind swell with enough fetch to produce chest-high faces. A northerly wind blows offshore. This combination is infrequent but not impossible, typically happening a handful of times between October and March. Large Channel storms sometimes deliver surprise sessions that last only a few hours.
The sections between the groynes west of the Palace Pier sometimes produce the most defined shape. Hove Lawns can also work when the sand has built up. Walk and look before committing, as some bays will be completely flat while the next one along has a rideable peak.
Shingle and groynes are the primary hazards. Getting washed into a wooden groyne is painful. The water quality near the marina outfall can be poor after heavy rain. Swimmers, paddleboarders, and kayakers share the water year-round. Cold water without much reward for the effort.
Metered street parking along the seafront or various pay car parks. Access is straightforward from the promenade over the shingle. Facilities everywhere given it is a major seaside city. Changing rooms and showers available at various locations.
A small but dedicated local crew will appear whenever there is anything rideable. Given the rarity of good sessions, everyone tends to know each other. Bodyboarders and the odd SUP surfer make up most of the water users on smaller days.
Join the local WhatsApp group if you can, as good sessions are short-lived and need rapid response. The best waves often coincide with the worst weather, so be prepared for sideways rain and bitter wind chill. If Brighton is firing, it is worth checking Shoreham harbour arm which can produce a defined right.
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Conditions at Brighton tend to be best between 05:00 to 08:00 in July.
Average score during this window: 12/100
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View Best Time to Go →Combining historical conditions with school holiday crowd pressure to find the sweet spot.
The timing score combines two signals: historical conditions quality (how good the skiing or surfing typically is in a given week, based on 5 years of weather data) and crowd pressure (how many of this destination's feeder markets have school holidays that week).
Crowd pressure is weighted by each feeder country's share of visitors. If 40% of a resort's visitors come from France and France is on holiday, that contributes 0.40 to the crowd pressure score. Crowds can reduce the timing score by up to 35%, ensuring conditions still matter most.
Scores: 5 = great conditions with low crowds (the sweet spot). 4 = great conditions with moderate crowds, or good conditions with low crowds. 3 = average. 2 = below average conditions or very crowded. 1 = poor conditions or peak holiday chaos.
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