yer i know kingston and twickenam, i work up that way quite alot, i guess i am quite close to gatwick about 30 mins away.
The surf on the south coast is ok if you get it on good day, but its so inconsistant i hardly ever surf it anymore, its not worth the petrol money.
I didnt realise your so close to Croyde/Saunton, it takes me a good 3 or 4 hours to get there, are you down there much?