Hayle Rivermouth
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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.
Location
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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.
Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
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Public access | Yes |
4x4 required | Unknown |
Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
Type | Sandbar |
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Direction | Right |
Bottom | Sandy |
Power | Hollow, Ordinary |
Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
Wind direction | East |
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Swell direction | NorthWest |
Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
Tide | High tide only |
Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
Week | Empty |
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Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
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Direction: | Right and left |
Bottom: | Sandy |
Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
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Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
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Direction: | Left |
Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |