Its right near the pier in the centre of Bournemouth. Theres a few other beaches down the coast that are a bit more tricky to find but the pier offers good shelter and can form OK waves.
Car parks near by, swim out close to the pier (don't jump off pier). If you dont want to pay ridiculous carpark prices park for free up the hill west of the pier but its about a five min walk down.Pigeons is also known as Bournemouth Pier Bay. However Local Students refer to it as Pigeons originating from an incident that happened to Locals Rusty and Charly. Story tells that one day they were paddling out and saved a pigeon from drowning. Because its wings were wet it couldnt fly away so they surfed withe the Pigeon on the nose for a while. The Spot can be breaking clean on a good day with glassy rights and lefts. However on these days it can get pretty crowded as well. Localism is only average though although you are expected to respect the locals. Watch out for the Rip currents. On windy days it can get pretty choppy. on other days it can be a fun wave suitable for all kind of boards Thrusters and Longboards alike.
Overview
Atmosphere
The Spot can be breaking clean on a good day with glassy rights and lefts. However on these days it can get pretty crowded as well. Localism is only average though although you are expected to respect the locals. Watch out for the Rip currents. On windy days it can get pretty choppy. on other days it can be a fun wave suitable for all kind of boards Thrusters and Longboards alike.
General
Its a normal surfspot for the locals and they appreciate it. Thats why they are a bit protctive. It can get supercrowded sometimes.
Looks good
Looks like a nice wave there, my grandma lives pretty close, wondering it mentions localism a bit in the description, how will they like an aussie down there?
comment by Anonymous, 2007-06-15 14:17:35
Douche-bags
Interesting that the new local kid is already crying over learner surfers and mini-mal riders. . . Everyone including you started somewhere....So chill, be patient or jog on back to devon.
comment by Si, 2007-06-11 02:55:15
Not wrong
New local is right, the problem is that too many people blatently drop in. It's not just the kooks, you can forgive them, it's the old mal riders (you know who you are) who look you in the eye, and go anyway. Get a real board you old crusties!!!Vive La resistance
comment by Sammo, 2007-06-17 08:03:33