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For the past few months here at Kent Surf, we’ve been trying to find out what is actually happening with the proposed Sea Hive Surf Park at Betteshanger Country Park, near Deal. When the concept first appeared, it certainly caught attention across Kent’s surfing and outdoor community. The idea of a modern inland surf lagoon
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After a few hit-and-miss seasons, the early signs are starting to get our hopes up—this summer could be one to remember for surf in Kent. While it’s always tricky to guarantee swell long-range (we’re not fortune tellers, after all), the forecast models are showing some encouraging patterns. There’s a strong chance that we’ll see a
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“Kent Braces for Once-in-a-Lifetime Surf This Weekend” Surfboards at the ready! Kent is reportedly set to receive its largest swell ever recorded, with offshore winds lining up perfectly for Monday morning, creating what experts are calling “the most pristine and powerful surf event the county has ever seen.” According to an exclusive (and definitely not
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As a Kent surfer, there’s nothing quite like the arrival of autumn. When the leaves start to turn and the evenings draw in, it signals the start of the best surf season we get around here. Those of us who know the local breaks look forward to this time of year because it’s when the
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The gradual reduction in the strength of surf reaching Kent’s beaches may be an unintended consequence of the United Kingdom’s ambitious pursuit of renewable wind energy. The North Sea, a relatively shallow body of water surrounded by numerous countries, is becoming a hub for extensive wind farm networks, particularly in regions like Dogger Bank and
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The proposed Sea Hive Surf Park at Betteshanger Country Park presents a mix of opportunities and challenges, reflecting the dynamic balance between economic development, community well-being, and environmental stewardship. However, we have looked hard at this within our small group and discussed all the pros and cons, and after looking at everything, we all 100%
Read article →Kents Surf’s Wesley statement: “Having been deeply immersed in the global surf industry for over three decades (owning the world’s largest surf travel company and two surf equipment businesses) and being an avid local Kent surfer for more than 40 years, I have a comprehensive understanding of the surf interest for this site. In addition,
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The effect of offshore wind turbines on the swell reaching Kent surf beaches is not significant enough to cause a noticeable reduction in wave quality. Offshore wind farms are designed to harness wind energy, not to act as barriers for ocean waves. However, they can have a small impact on local wave conditions, and it
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Local Towns on High Alert Local authorities in the Kent seaside towns of Broadstairs and Whitstable have issued a high alert after a Great White shark was reportedly sighted off the coast of Kent. Dubbed “Jaws of Kent,” the shark has sent shockwaves through the garden of England as residents and tourists brace themselves for
Read article →Kent is known for its stunning beaches and picturesque coastline, but could the county soon be home to a new surf park? The possibility of a surf park being built at Betteshanger Park is causing quite a stir among both surfers and the local community. Betteshanger Park is a 250-acre former coal mine in East
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