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North Devon Surfing Guide

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The North Devon region is known for its great Croyde surfing conditions from beginner to advance surfers there are waves to excite anyone. We have compiled a handy guide to surfing in the area to include Croyde surfing schools, Croyde surf instructors, safety water tips and detailing each specific beach in the area with history, North Devon surfing conditions and the best time of day to hit the water.
Croyde - View self catering properties in Croyde
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Croyde is one of the Premier surfing breaks in the UK. A great short Boarders wave and best surfed at low tide, Croyde surfing conditions produces a very fast wave. We have seen an amazing 20 foot swell running here in 2005 which made the National Papers. The only way to surf it that day was to use a Jet Ski to get on a wave! On a good day the waves barrel at low tide giving the rider a great thrill ride. Croyde Bay rests on the North Devon coast and the Atlantic swell drives in great waves nearly all year round. Croyde is a ¾ mile long and stretches between Down End and Baggy Point. Some serious Rips run here so it is not for the faint hearted. The RNLI patrol the beach Easter to October. Producing such a World Class wave it is no wonder that Croyde attracts many Croyde surfing competitions held annually. The Saltrock Open, Jesus Surf Classic and The Goldcoast Oceanfest.

Saunton - View self catering properties near Saunton
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Saunton is a Premier Longboarders wave. The two miles of flat golden sand produces a long slow wave. Saunton is best surfed 'On the push' and a couple of hours after High tide. It produces a good beginners wave and holds the longest ride! Many Longboarding competitions are held here including the Hotdoggers Longboarders championship and the BigBoy Paddle in June. International wave riders flock here to complete. Saunton has NO lifeguard on Patrol.

Woolacombe and Putsborough- View self catering properties in Woolacombe
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Woolacombe Beach is more than two miles of golden sand backed by sandy hills and the Woolacombe Downs. It joins Putsborough Beach at the opposite end giving the surfer 3 miles of waves. Best surf is 'on the push', around High tide and a few hours after high tide. Putsborough offers shelter from the wind when Croyde is 'Blown Out'. Both Woolacombe and Putsborough are excellent beginners waves, and Woolacombe is patrolled by the RLNI Easter to October. These two beaches work well when Croyde is 3 or 4 foot and a bit too big for a novice, this is an ideal choice.

Barricane Beach - View self catering properties near Barricane beach
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Barricane beach is a small inlet along the coast from Woolacombe and is as popular as the main beach, and well worth a look when there is a swell running.

Combesgate beach - View self catering properties near Combesgate beach

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Combesgate beach is a small sandy cove a stone's throw from Woolacombe. It offers a sheltered wave to surf. It is best surfed at Low tide and cannot be surfed after mid tide due to rocks. At low tide, watch out for the rips!
VISIT : Museum of British Surfing - Braunton

Surfing Museum

 Museum of British Surfing - Braunton

The Museum of British Surfing - built by you, the British surfer! Showcasing surfboards through the ages, Learn how surfing originally came to be.

flexible and innovative museum - each year you'll see a new themed exhibition at our venue which will then go on tour around the UK.  Alongside this we're planning smaller outreach displays and regular events at The Yard and other locations in North Devon, featuring music, film, art and culture.

There will a special focus on young people and those who might never have been to the coast - we hope to take the beach and our collection 'on the road'!  Look out for our special beach days, and surfing & skateboarding events.

Surfing instructors

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Surfing Croyde Bay

If you want to learn to surf in Croyde Bay, you've come to the right place. Our surf school is Devon's best surf tuition outlet. So if you want to learn to surf in Croyde Bay, take one of our surf holidays with one of our qualified surfing instructors and learn how to ride waves - properly!

SCB offer 4 main surf tutition packages. Each course has the same basic structure: A de-briefing session/initial preparation at HQ, followed by a 10 minute warm-up/walk to the beach before finally hitting the surf.

 

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Get wet surf school

When you're on holiday, relaxing and having fun are two of the most important things on the agenda. At Get Wet we are dedicated to making sure you get both!

  • Get picked up
  • Get driven to the best surf spots
  • Get taught the ropes
  • Get surfing

 

 

 

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Walking on waves surf school - Saunton

Walking on Waves will accomodate all surfing abilities;  whether you are an absolute beginner or an all seasons board rider we can introduce, improve or repair your North Devon surfing skills.

Our basic course covers beach and sea safety (relevant to Saunton Sands) and dry sand tuition/techniques followed by open sea practical coaching.

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Surf south west

Surf South West run the UK's leading surf schools and was the first to be awarded Level 4 status by the British Surfing Association. This is the highest level attainable and is awarded in recognition that we have the highest standards of coaching.

Based in Croyde Bay, Devon, our experience and reputation has ensured that we are the only surf school officially permitted to instruct surfing on both Croyde Bay and Saunton Sands. This means we have satisfied the stringent conditions imposed by the beach owners to ensure that we operate safely and professionally. We have fully equipped surf schools on both beaches.

Whether you want to catch your first wave, take your surfing to the next level or improve competition skills, Surf South West have been the UK's leading providers since 1996. Visit us and share our passion for surfing!

 

 

 

Nick Thorn - Woolacombe

The team at Nick Thorn Surf School have helped hundreds of people get into the water and experience the thrill of surfing their first wave. Our dedicated instructors provide a supportive environment where you can master the fundamentals of the sport in preparation for your future surfing adventures. We also teach you how to stay safe in the water and the basics of surfing etiquette. We offer lessons to surfers of all abilities and ages (from 8 years and above).

 

 

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North Devon Surf School

Learn to surf with the North Devon Surf School, one of the top North Devon surfing schools in the UK. We are based at Westward Ho! beach, North Devon.

We offer surfing lessons, surfing courses and equipment hire.

We have been running Croyde surfing lessons in North Devon for over 20 years. In that time we have taught people to surf from every walk of life, ability and all fitness levels, not to mention age variations.

 

 

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Barefoot surf school

Our Lessons take place at Putsborough Sands, the safest and best learner beach in North Devon. Quieter and more spacious than the busy beaches of Croyde and Woolacombe, yet just a mile or two away. The 2 hour sessions cover the essential safety factors and take you carefully, step by step through the skills, building confidence, and showing you how to enjoy the waves. Culminating in smooth 'pop-ups' - getting you to your feet, using a technique developed to suit you, and riding the wave in… standing!

We have built a reputation that we are very proud of, for patience and treating every customer as an individual. We try desperately to avoid a 'one size fits all' approach, and make every lesson a really fun session. We specialise in beginners.