Bude Crooklets Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

NW, W

Wind

E

Surf Height

Thigh high to overhead.

Tide

Works on all tides but on a high the beach shrinks away and access trickier.

Bude Crooklets Surf Guide

The Victorian resort town of Bude has two beaches, Crooklets to the north and Summerleaze to the south. Crooklets is a quality low-tide beachbreak with hollow, punchy rides, but be aware of the fingers of rocks as the tides pushes in. Good rights to the northern end and lefts to the south.

Ability Level

Beginner - Intermediate

BegIntAdv

Beginners in middle of bay when small. Rocks and rips mean better left to experienced surfers when bigger.

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

Largely tolerant.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Vibrant, local crew.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Great fun in a clean swell, peaks are pretty consistent.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Rips by rocks when swell picks up.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Clean.

Hazards

Rocks.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing

Access

There is a large car park cliff top just back from the beach.

Bottom

Sand and rock patches.

Best Season

Works year round, but best in September - November.

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