Artificial Surf Reef

Europe’s first artificial surf reef is currently being built in Boscombe, Bournemouth this year and is set to put Bournemouth firmly on the UK surf map.

The surf reef will act as a ramp, pushing waves upwards, doubling their size and improving their quality for surfers. As a result, the number of good surfing days will be doubled.

The reef will also enhance water sports on offer including kite-surfing, windsurfing, wake-boarding, kayaking, SCUBA-diving, sailing and skim-boarding.

Recession Busting Boscombe

The innovative Boscombe Spa Village regeneration scheme in Bournemouth is progressing in spite of the national recession.

Construction Progress

Allowing you to read up on all the progreesions that have taken place on Europe's First Artificial Surf Reef. Starting from the 16th July to present.

Bournemouth hosts South Coast Surfing Championships

Bournemouth's surfing community is gearing up to welcome surfers from across the region to the annual South Coast Surfing Championship.

Sculpture for Boscombe

An exciting piece of public art has been installed at Boscombe Pier approach. As part of the ongoing £10million re-development in the area the sculpture, designed by highly acclaimed British artist Simon Hitchens, will be positioned at the newly built roundabout outside the pier entrance.

Deployment Footage Has Just Arrived

The start of marine construction on Europe’s First Artificial Surf Reef, has been captured by Bournemouth Tourism so you can watch it develop.

Marine construction has started on Europe's First Artificial Surf Reef

There were cheers all round on 29th August as the first section of the surf reef was laid out onto Boscombe sea bed. Local and national journalists and film crews recorded the historic moment the webbing base and geo-bags slowly rolled off a barge and entered the water.

All you need to know about Europe's First Artifical Surf Reef

SURF’S UP IN DORSET - Europe’s first artificial surf reef is currently being built in Boscombe, Bournemouth and is set to put the holiday resort firmly on the UK surf map.