Hayle Rivermouth

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About

one of the best spots and no crowded

Atmosphere:
I grew up learning on this wave, It can be great fun when it work's. But it needs to be a strong swell. The Rip can be dangerous.

Additional Info:
long right hand ride. Good long board wave. If you are looking for More you will need to head towards Gwithen.

Don't get tempted away from the beach to explore the small whirlpool in one of the pools near Hayle harbour. It recently claimed the life of a very experienced surfer and waterman as it drains from the pool into the river via an underground tunnel at low tide and despite it's apparent small size, has the power to suck you down, hold you under, and take you into the tunnel. It looks innocent but it's very dangerous. Best left to out of the water shots / admiration.

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Access

You can either drive up to the Bluff and park. The walk to the beach from there is quite easy to find. The Bluff is near the Haven hoilday park. You can also use beach car park at the end of Hayle hourbour, The walk is a bit longer along the beach, just fallow the hourbour. Note car parks are Pay and Display.

WalkInstant access (<5 min)
Public accessYes
4x4 requiredUnknown
Boat requiredUnknown
Wave Characteristics
TypeSandbar
DirectionRight
BottomSandy
PowerHollow, Ordinary
FrequencySometimes breaks (50 days/year)
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300m)
Ideal Conditions
Wind directionEast
Swell directionNorthWest
Swell size3ft-5ft - 8ft+
TideHigh tide only
Tide movementRising tide
Crowd
WeekEmpty
WeekendFew surfers
Dangers

Rips / undertow

Videos

None

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