Bantham Rivermouth
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This is a great wave, it breaks pretty fast and the bank is really shallow in places so you've gotta be careful. Great barrel sections from take off, even when its not at its best its a sick wave.
Atmosphere:
A pretty relaxed place overall, but if its good then the local guys will be all over it, be patient. There nice guys really. Theres plenty of space up the beach if things get a bit too crowded.
Additional Info:
This wave breaks like a point over the sand banks formed by the river Avon. You can either paddle out through the surf directly to the line up, or you can use the rip on the left of the beach to get out, then paddle across.
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Location
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From Kingsbridge head towards plymouth, then follow the signs for Bantham, easy eh. Just watch out for the lane, especialy in the summer, it gets real busy. Theres a big car park at the beach though with toilets.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Rivermouth |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Low tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.89 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
1.00 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Don't know |