Lynmouth Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW, W
Wind
S, SE
Surf Height
Shoulder high to head and a half.
Tide
Works on all tides but low best.
Lynmouth Surf Guide
Lynmouth is consider by many to be one of the UK's finest pointbreaks. Due to its sheltered, northerly perspective, it takes a large westerly or huge southwesterly swell to shake this sleeping point awake. When these conditions combine with light southerly/southeasterly winds, long lefts wind down the boulder point, generating walls that can reel for over 300m. Due to its reputation and as one of the few sheltered spots on this coastline, when it goes off the crowds will be on it - many travelling long distances. When Lynmouth is big, a well-timed paddle-out is essential.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Crowds, rips and rocks make this a spot for experienced surfers only.
Local Vibe
Doable
Competitive, a bit feisty.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Will be packed - surfers from around the southwest and beyond.
Spot Rating
Fun
Long, long, walling lefts that can get speedy and hollow. A classic.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Arm-draining rips sort the wheat from the chaff.
Water Quality
Clean
OK except after heavy rain.
Hazards
Rocks, rippy, size, access and exit.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Longboard
Access
A well-timed jump off the boulders. There is parking on the Esplanade to the west of the harbour.
Bottom
Boulders.
Best Season
December - February as needs a big swell.
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