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Welcome to the Isle of Wight Surfing section of Wavelength Surf Magazine. Uncover the unique surf culture of this charming island, where surfing has deep roots dating back to the 1960s. Known for its pioneering surf community and picturesque breaks, the Isle of Wight offers a blend of history, natural beauty, and waves that continue to inspire surfers today.

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Isle of Wight Gets First Winter Swell

As summer turned to autumn, the Isle of Wight’s surfers could only watch restlessly as the South West and North East coasts welcomed the season’s first swell. Photographer: Peter Heather While the island’s waves are notoriously inconsistent, it has points,…

By Matt Hopkins

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Four Places In England You Never Knew Had Waves

Although the idea that Britain has no waves at all is starting to fade worldwide, coverage of our beloved surf scene is still very much focussed around a few key areas. Accordingly, you’d be forgiven for thinking very little surfing goes…

By Luke Gartside

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GALLERY: Surfing In The Isle Of Wight – Storm Swells Under Chalk White Cliffs

Jutting out into the English channel, The Isle of Wight boasts a long stretch of coastline, peppered with good quality setups. We recently caught up with local photographer and surfer Jason Swain to find out more about an often overlooked…

By Luke Gartside

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Quick Guide: The Isle of Wight

Here's our quick guide to surfing the Isle of Wight, everything you need to know about the UK's largest island...

By Wavelength

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Britain’s Rarest Waves

Surfers Against Sewage give us a run down of Britain’s rarest waves, some of which, are on the brink of being lost for ever. Spot G Rare swells grace this heavily localised break for disease-immune experts only. Situated on the…

By Wavelength

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