Croyde Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW-SW
Wind
E
Surf Height
Thigh high to head and a half.
Tide
Works on all tides but low best.
Croyde Surf Guide
One of the UK's most popular surf destinations, this is a high-quality, hollow, peaky beachbreak, hemmed in by Downend Point to the south and Baggy Point to the north. The currents and swells conspire to produce heavy, low-tide barrels and excellent waves as the tide pushes in. The average surf here tends to be a bit smaller than in Cornwall, but six-foot Croyde can offer board-breakingly good Hossegor-like conditions. Gets crazy busy in small summer waves.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Mostly for intermediate-advanced surfers only, OK for beginners when small... but there are better options nearby for learning.
Local Vibe
Doable
Competitive.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Large local crew plus huge influx of visitors.
Spot Rating
Fun
One of the UK's best beachies on its day, hollow and heavy peaks.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Heavy and rippy when swells picks up.
Water Quality
Clean
OK - can be sewage after heavy rains.
Hazards
Crowds; rips and board-breakingly heavy waves when it gets big.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Longboard, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing
Access
There is beachside car parking just behind the dunes on northern edge and on Baggy Point.
Bottom
Sand with rocks at N and S end.
Best Season
Works year round but best in the clean swells of Autumn -September – November.
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