Preston Beach
Edit SpotAbout
generally this is a good spot with good commodities but site only works with any kind of easterly swell or wind
Atmosphere:
locals are friendly they may teach you some stuff
Additional Info:
this spot is very good fun and a great day out with cafes and toliets to make your trip very easy to do again and again
Location
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very easy access with ample parking, no pay meter, changing facilites and toliets open all year round. the best beach in torbay for surfing it is very fun gets big in spring, autumn and winter swells.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Powerful, Ordinary |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Thurlsestone
14.03 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
BoneYard Exmouth
18.48 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |