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Croyde Bay Beach |
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Croyde Beach is one of the Premier surfing breaks in the UK. A great short Boarders wave and best surfed at low tide, Croyde's surfing conditions produces a very fast wave. On a good day the waves barrel at low tide gives the rider a great thrill ride. Croyde rests on the North Devon coast and the Atlantic swell drives in great waves nearly all year. 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 competitions for surf in Croyde which are held annually. The Saltrock Open, Jesus Surf Classic and The Goldcoast Oceanfest. |
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Saunton Sands Beach |
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Saunton Beach is a Premier Longboarders wave. The two miles of flat golden sand produces a long slow steady wave. Saunton beach is best surfed 'On the push' and a couple of hours after High tide. It produces a good solid 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.
View our holiday cottages near Saunton beach.
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| Putsborough Beach |
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Putsborough Beach is sheltered from the wind when Croyde is 'Blown Out'. Both beaches 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. picture paradise beach offering breathtaking views, beautiful soft sands and inviting clean water conditions. Putsborough beach is an ideal beach for any beginner surfer as well as those with a little more experience as this beach has been regarded as one of the safest beaches in North Devon. Putsborough has also achieved the award for the 7th best beach in the U.K. |
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Crow Point Beach |
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Crow Point / Broadsands Beach lies on the furthest edge of Braunton Burrows, marking the uniion between the sea and the river edge. The best swell conditions for great surf are from the west. |
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| Woolacombe Beach |
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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. |
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Barricane Beach |
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Barricane Beach is located between Woolacombe beach and Mortehoe, Barricane is made up of shingle and shells - this beach is best surfed around low or mid tide. |
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| Instow Beach |
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Instow Beach is located on the edge of the Torridge estuary, the beach is blessed with fine, soft sand. The beach is sheltered from the surf but it is a fantastic spot for kite surfing and wind surfing. |
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North Devon Surfing School
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Surfing Croyde Bay If you want to learn to surf in Croyde Bay, you've come to the right place. 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 surf school they are dedicated to making sure you get both! |
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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 they can introduce, improve or repair your North Devon surfing skills. The basic course covers beach and sea safety 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.Based in Croyde Bay, Devon, the experience and reputation has ensured that they are the only surf school officially permitted to instruct surfing on both Croyde Bay and Saunton Sands. This means they have satisfied the stringent conditions imposed by the beach owners to ensure that they operate safely and professionally. |
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Nick Thorn - Woolacombe |
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North Devon Surf School North Devon surf school 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 Barefoot surf 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. |
