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Playspot: UK, England, Nottingham, River Trent, Newark weir

What's it like

When the river level is between 1.8min and 2.3max a wave is formed in two weirs. To find out what level the river is on you can call: +44 (0)1159615690 - the number dials a modem which emits a long beep, followed by a break then beeps after that correspond to the level (each one being a different tone) i.e. (beeeeeeeeep)--beep-beepbeepbeep-beep would mean 1.31

River right is the better of the two, although shallow (paddle blade). It's a great wave to sit on all day and blunt and carve and spin all day. The width of the wave is about 15m to 20m.

Note: after 2.3 it tends to be a closed in stopper and is very dangerous.

How to get there

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Info source

Richard Titley - Nottingham / Cambridge
Photos: www.pommieproductions.com

Nearest weather station (°C): Arnold, Nottingham, England, United Kingdom Daily Hourly Jun 05 17 13 15 1.5 Rain, Overcast Jun 06 18 11 14 1.1 Overcast Jun 07 16 10 13 13 Rain, Overcast Jun 08 18 10 14 0 Partially cloudy Jun 09 17 10 13 0.6 Overcast Jun 10 19 9 14 0.1 Partially cloudy Jun 11 21 7 14 0 Clear Jun 12 21 8 15 0.1 Overcast Jun 13 21 12 16 3.4 Rain, Overcast Jun 14 16 12 15 3.9 Overcast Jun 15 20 9 14 0.1 Clear Jun 16 17 9 13 0.1 Partially cloudy Jun 17 19 9 14 0 Clear Jun 18 23 8 16 0 Clear Jun 19 25 11 19 0 Clear Jun 20 26 12 19 0 Partially cloudy Credit