Widemouth Bay
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Try surfing the reefs either side of the main beach when it is crowded, at the very northen end of beach sand is exposed at low tide - care full of the rip.
Atmosphere:
Mellow out of season, can be a hassle on summer weekends.
Additional Info:
Reef at north end at high tide has fast lefts and rights, not for beginners. Various peaks up and down beach from mid-tide up. Reef/beach at south end less crowded. Not as good as Fistral, but close on good days.
Location
Loading...Access
Car-parks on beach with showers and toilets, also little cafe open in hols.
| 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 | Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Crackington Haven
3.11 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Milbrook
4.70 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |