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SIDMOUTH BEACH GUIDE
In sharp contrast to many other Devon villages, Sidmouth is a resort rich in Georgian and Victorian architecture and soaring cliffs. The best wind is SW and (…)
SEVERN BEACH BEACH GUIDE
This rocky beach has very strong rip currents because it is situated next to the mouth of the river Severn. Best winds are SW and these offer (…)
SEATON, DEVON BEACH GUIDE
A steep shingle and pebble beach one mile long, Seaton can be sailed in anything from E to W. On strong wind days the shore dump at (…)
SEATON, CORNWALL BEACH GUIDE
If the wind is from the E or SE and you are in east Cornwall then check this spot out. The conditions vary with the tide and (…)
SAUNTON SANDS BEACH GUIDE
Three miles of glorious golden sand make Saunton Sands one of the most popular beaches in the South West. It faces directly west and in South Westerly (…)
SALCOMBE – NORTH SANDS BEACH GUIDE
An estuary beach providing a sheltered spot for beginners, but also good for intermediates in S and NE winds. The tidal range is quite small and the (…)
ROCK BEACH GUIDE
Half way up the Camel Estuary, opposite Padstow, Rock is ideal for all levels of windsurfers from beginners on long boards to short board sailors. Tides are (…)
PUTSBOROUGH BEACH GUIDE
Another great beach stretching to Woolacombe in the North, Putsborough faces slightly North West and if there’s any South in the wind it’s shielded by the cliff (…)
PRESTON SANDS BEACH GUIDE
Preston Beach is between Paignton Pier and Hollicombe Head to the North. It’s suitable for all levels with similar water conditions but watch out for off shore (…)
PRAA SANDS BEACH GUIDE
A ten-minute drive from Penzance towards Helston along the A394 brings you to Praa Sands where basking sharks, seals and dolphins can occasionally be seen just off (…)
PORTSCATHO BEACH GUIDE
A tiny village and beach, which faces South East. Ideal in SW winds although it can also be sailed in S. Getting there: Sign posted off the (…)
PORTHLEVEN BEACH GUIDE
One of the most dangerous waves along the Cornish coastline. It breaks very quickly over a very shallow reef in front of the harbour wall. This is (…)
PLYMOUTH SOUND BEACH GUIDE
Just by the Reactive Watersports shop (01752 255999) there’s a small area, which is suitable for beginners but also used by short boarders (285cms and above). There’s (…)
PERRANPORTH BEACH GUIDE
If the swell is over four foot the rips and undertow can be very strong. If you have the skill, experience and the bottle it can be (…)
PERRAN SANDS BEACH GUIDE
One of the fastest and heaviest waves on the North Cornish shore. The beauty of Perranporth’s mile and a half beach is only outweighed by the dangers (…)