About

For me it's the nearest surf spot, and it did take
me a while to get use to the rip but there's always
someone else out there so if u get into trouble just screem.

Atmosphere:
Never had any localism problems surfin here because the
population of Bantham is about 30, and most of them
are elderly.But a lot of people do visit regularly
from neighbouring towns.And wathch out for the incresing numbers
of longboarders (no offence)

Additional Info:
Well lets start with the problem of the very strong rip caused by the river Avon.
To avoid this head for the rocks to the left of the beach and use the rip to help
you get out to the line up with almost no effort, and don't worry it won't tow you out
to sea it eases off as you get closer to the line up.

Location

Access

From Kingsbridge near Dartmouth head for Plymouth, Bantham
is well sign posted. Large car park on beach with
toilets. Small shop on way to beach and good pub
, best to take everything you need with you.
Fine sand, life guards in season. Well worth a visit
just for the scenery.<p>
No matter how excited you are about the swell - drive slowly down the lane and especially through the village - people live here, and no wave is worth a kids life.</p>
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And do pay at the gate, its not much, but it is someone's livelihood!! The 'bad-boy' surfer stereotype is for muppets and kooks only.</p>

Wave Characteristics

Ideal Conditions

Crowd

Dangers

Rips / undertow

Videos

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