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Surf locations and forecasting tools to help you predict when the swell might hit or just for seeing what the weather is doing..
Our customers have asked us where to find information on current surf conditions and how to predict the swell for the weekend, so we thought it was high time we collected some good links and added this section to our site !
Remember that surf forecasting, like weather forecasting, is not an exact science so even with these tools you just never know if that classic swell is going to hit or not! The more often you get to the coast, the more likely you are to get some classic surf days..
weather reports | webcams | surf forecasting tools
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We are now offering a range of new and used surfboards for hire as well as purchase. Call us now for the latest deals - 07776 148679
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Surf Locations and Forecast Tools
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We operate our surf lessons mostly from Croyde Bay, Putsborough Beach, Saunton Sands and occasionally from Woolacombe beach. The location is dictated by the prevailing wind, swell and tide conditions. For advanced surfers we may also teach at other more secret locations..
Multimap.com map for the local beaches of Croyde, Saunton and Putsborough.
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Croyde is a fantastic beach break which can be very fast and tubing at low tide, but more forgiving at fuller tides. Saunton is a much more mellow wave - more suited to a longboarding style but can be a good place to learn to surf. Putsborough is protected by the headland on South Westerly winds and is a good sheltered spot when everywhere else is blown out by the wind. Its also a smaller wave then Croyde - so is great for learning when Croyde is too big or too busy.
Croyde also has a high tide reef break when the swell is a reasonable size and also a classic point break. The outer reef 'Oysters' breaks when the swell is huge and is generally accessible only by boat or long paddle out in dangerous rip conditions - not for beginners !
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There are lifeguards patrolling the beaches at Croyde, Saunton and Woolacombe in the summer months, plus the RAF rescue helicopter making regular patrols around the coastal area from the marines base at Chivenor. The coast guard is often seen at the beach, keeping an eye out for trouble.
Come and enjoy the scenery and sandy beaches and see the beautiful sunsets over the sea - summertime is great for a late 'sunset surf' - just make sure you come back in before its dark !
Have a look at some of the photos in our Surf Image gallery
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Weather Information and links
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For current UK Weather on a general UK-wide scale try http://www.xcweather.co.uk/. This site shows weather, wind speed and direction, temperature, pressure and visibility.
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Webcams and Daily Surf Photos
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http://www.eyeball-surfcheck.co.uk
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Check out eyeball-surfcheck.co.uk for live webcam photos of the beaches at Croyde, Saunton, Woolacombe and Putsborough (the only Puts cam!). There is a surf check as well as the photos plus live video streaming online.
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http://www.croyde-surf-cam.com/
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Steve at the Little Pink shop always puts a photo or two of the surf at Croyde or sometimes Saunton - every day - plus a current surf report.
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http://www.parkdeanholidays.co.uk
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Live Surf webcam for Croyde - provided by Ruda Holiday Park - on the beach at Croyde Bay - updated in real time. Scroll down the page to find it and choose from different camera angles. |
http://www.a1surf.com/surfcheck.html
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A1surf.com have a great surf report for Croyde, Woolacombe, Saunton and Putsborough.
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