Bigbury Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW
Wind
NE
Surf Height
Thigh to head high.
Tide
Breaks through the tides.
Bigbury Surf Guide
The more sheltered end of the bay from Bantham so usually smaller, with fun peaks and a long, peeling right at lower tides.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
BegIntAdv
Popular spot for beginners.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
WelcomingIntimidating
Chilled.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
MellowHeavy
Popular.
Spot Rating
Poor
PoorPerfect
Fun, mellow peeling waves.
Shoulder Burn
Light
LightExhausting
Easy.
Water Quality
Clean
CleanDirty
OK - can be sewage after heavy rains.
Hazards
Rips when big.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, SUP
Access
Big beachfront car park.
Bottom
Sandy bay.
Best Season
December - February as needs a bigger swell.
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