Beach guide
JENNYCLIFF BAY BEACH GUIDE
A flat water blasting area on the east side of the Sound, but difficult to reach. Park at the top of the cliff and walk down the (…)
HEANTON BEACH GUIDE
North Devon and flat water! This is probably the only speed track on the SW peninsula’s north coast. It only works in strong winds, force eight and (…)
HARLYN BAY BEACH GUIDE
High cliffs on each side of the beach limit Harlyn to a small range of winds and even then it can be gusty. Look out for the (…)
GWITHIAN BEACH GUIDE
If you are looking for down-the-line wave sailing in this country, look no further. Depending on the size of the swell, low to half tide gives quite (…)
FALMOUTH GYLLYNGVASE BEACH GUIDE
On the sea front of the famous Harbour Town of Falmouth lies the south easterly facing beach of Gyllyngvase, where Basking sharks are regular visitors. Parking is (…)
EXMOUTH – THE DUCK POND BEACH GUIDE
Exmouth – The Duck Pond – as the locals know it – is just within the Exe Estuary. At high tide it’s a large sailing area where (…)
EXMOUTH SEAFRONT BEACH GUIDE
The seafront has a very fast tide race during spring tides as the Exe Estuary is 7 miles long, up to a mile wide, the tidal range (…)
DAYMER BAY BEACH GUIDE
A top location, Daymer Bay is perfect for most short board abilities, although a little difficult to find. Conditions can vary from flat blasting water right through (…)
DAWLISH WARREN BEACH GUIDE
Dawlish Warren is suitable for intermediate sailors and train spotters as the main railway line runs along the beach! It means you cannot park next to the (…)
CROW POINT – INSTOW BEACH GUIDE
Just around the corner and up the River Taw is Crow Point. As with estuary sailing you should always be aware of the state of the tide. (…)
CRANTOCK BEACH GUIDE
Best in W winds and should only be sailed on a rising tide but Crantock is an easy wave sailing spot. During an ebb tide the beach (…)
COVERACK BEACH GUIDE
Coverack is a tiny fishing village set in a mile wide bay on the east side of the Lizard. It’s an excellent site for beginners and intermediates (…)
CONSTANTINE BAY BEACH GUIDE
Constantine Bay is an experienced wave sailor venue, best sailed on a rising tide from low water as ebb tides result in severe rips produced by the (…)
COMPASS COVE BEACH GUIDE
A longboard beach ideal for beginners in SW as it faces east and is quite sheltered, but once you head out into the bay you’ll get the (…)
CAWSAND BAY BEACH GUIDE
On the west side of Plymouth Sound, best sailed in SW and S but also in N and NW. Fairly small beach and busy shipping channel a (…)