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FACTS
+
There are currently 250,000 surfers in the UK.
+ The biggest surf normally occurs on a pushing tide, especially
on the Bristol Channel coast.
+ Croyde Bay in North Devon and Fistral Beach in Cornwall
are two of the most popular surfing beaches in Britain.
+ The first ever degree in surfing was offered by the University
of Plymouth.
+ The record for the most number of surfers on a board was
broken in 1989 at Fistral Beach, Newquay. Twelve surfers rode
a 37ft longboard shaped by Tim Mellors.
Whitsands
Bay
is suitable for beginner to intermediates. The picturesque four-mile
beach boasts several quality peaks throughout its length. Tregantle,
Tregonhawke and Sharrow all show themselves at low tide.
As the tide pushes in, individual bays come into play which while
providing shelter from strong westerlies, can lead to crowded conditions
in the line-up.
The waves will always be a foot or two smaller than the more westerly
facing breaks, but don鈥檛 let that lure you into a false sense of
security - rip currents can be wicked at low tide (you have been
warned!).
Tregantle, in the middle of the bay, is used by the military as
a firing range, so access can be restricted at times, worth checking
before you embark on the 20-minute walk along the cliffs.
A tip: Unless you like long paddle outs try not to surf at low tide
in a big swell - the waves have a tendency to break a long way offshore.
Parking is available at some of the spots along the cliff.
Good eating at the Rame Head Cafe owned by former Newquay couple
Ian and Nicola.
Click
on locations to take you to the corresponding beach guides.
