Hengistbury Head

Hengistbury Head is a headland near Bournemouth on the south coast of England. It is approximately one kilometre in length. It stands half way between the entrance to Poole harbour and Hurst spit and forms the main division between Poole and Christchurch Bays.

This is a friendly but local spot that boasts the best surf in the area coupled with the clockwork summer sea breeze.

Travel on the coast road past Bournemouth and Boscombe and carry on to the beach side cafe. There is free secure parking behind the houses on the left, then a short walk to the beach.

The best conditions are in the winter storms, but beware the beach is mainly pebbles with a steep cliff top creating and up draft.