Above is a model indicating what was expected from Bournemouth’s artificial surf reef, which has now been open 3 months. Feedback on the reef is not good, with few surfers using it, indicating that “the wave produced is more of a “slab” than a “peeler”, meaning it is too steep and breaks too quickly. As a result most surfers are unable to stand up on their board and ride it for any length of time before they wipe out. Safety fears have also been expressed as the top of reef breaks the surface of the water at low tide, which has resulted in fins being ripped off boards.” However, “Danny Chilcott, a keen surfer and proprietor of Ocean Breeze B&B in Boscombe, said the reef could be fixed by a few “tweaks” but it should be done soon.” Read full article in the Telegraph. Let’s hope they can get it fixed, and we can enjoy good surf waves in the UK!