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Waves Surfed
Cromer is an inconsistent beach break on the North Norfolk Coast. Mostly the surf breaks on the left and/or right side of the pier. The spot works best on a mid to high tide on the push. Generally a northerly or a north westerly swell will produce waves. The pier does provide a little shelter from the wind. As with many surf spots around the North Norfolk coast rips can be particularly bad.
Taken from www.southcoastsurfers.com with permission: After Bournemouth this is the second most popular spot, therefore gets very crowded when solid. However, with the artificial reef to be installed in summer 08 it will be likely to overtake Bournemouth Pier. At the moment there is a good wave to be had although a slightly shorter ride than Bournemouth, for both long and shortboarders. This spot will be likely to become an epic surfing hotspot in years to come once the reef has been installed. Average size swell, can get crowded. A fun wave. Good vibe.
Beach break, rarely goes off, can be a nice wave.
A number of beach breaks around this area, some can be seen from the road through Bube and alone the coastal road, seek and yea shall find. Be nice.
Far south end of Jaco Beach, suited mostly for beginners and longboarders. Works only 1-2 hours on each side of high tide. Great when small, but closes out when it gets head high. Very safe beach to surf and swim.
Info taken with permission from: www.southcoastsurfers.com Located in the middle of 10 kilometres of golden sands, Bournemouth pier is the main surfing spot for the south. The pier provides shelter from the wind with good waves to be had in the winter. East side has the most consistent, high quality surf with shelter from extreme winds that usually come with swells, whereas west side is usually much less crowded at the expense of much less shelter from wind and usually smaller waves, has the option of shooting the pier from west side though. Requires a swell to even break , but is more consistent than it is given credit for
One of the UK's premier surf spots. Located a short walk from Newquay Town Center. A lovely beach, patrolled in the summer months by lifeguards. The break works on pretty much all swells and tides and under the right conditions products quality hollow waves. Offshore E/SE
Croyde is a small village in North Devon and a classic beach break. It is a magnet to surfers from all over the country and gets extremely busy. There are waves on all tides but this spot really goes off at low tide. On a good swell in an easterly offshore there are barrels all over the place. It can get fast and hollow pretty quickly. Many boards have been snapped at this break! Although the break is ok for beginners once the swell gets over 4ft it is really for the more experienced surfer.
Englands furthest west beach break. Westerly facing receives any swell on offer. Works on small and medium swells and provides good waves. Less popular than most Cornwall breaks of similar quality due to being so far south. On its day a heavy wave not for kooks.
Great beginners waves also really good longboarding or paddle boarding wave
Playa Encuentro is a lovely uncrowded spot. This is one of the most relaxed places on this island. It is a beautiful beach where you don't see the negative sides of tourism yet. Friendly people who will welcome you into there surfers family and great waves for surfing and kitesurfing. The spot is suited for all levels and has some different breaks. Atmosphere is really good and locals are friendly. Small bar/restaurant at the spot as-well showers and storage/surfschools. Accommodations are on walking distance as-well. Bring some reefboots if you are a beginner. There are some sea urchins sharing this beautiful spot with us. Playa Encuentro is a protected natural park consisting of 6 different reef breaks along a 2 mile pristine wilderness area. Encuentro has never been hit by a hurricane and no sharks have ever been sighted here The water is 25-28% year-round
Unfortunately when I was there the swell was only up to 2 foot - so, not much to say. It's actually an Awesome wave that breaks over 800 m
Uncrowded spot - low tide only.