Freshwater West Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW to NW
Wind
E
Surf Height
Thigh high to head and a half.
Tide
Breaks through the tides.
Freshwater West Surf Guide
There are two main stretches of beach; the main beach to the north is a vast length of sand backed by dunes, the smaller to the south is a sometimes-rocky bay that can disappear at high. The main beach holds big swells, but is rippy in any size. Frainslake Sands to the south is out of bounds and lies within the Castlemartin MOD firing range.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Always rippy so beginners stick to small days.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Fairly relaxed.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Usually busy due to consistency.
Spot Rating
Fun
Consistent spot with good banks, occasionally excellent.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
OK when small, heavy paddle when big.
Water Quality
Clean
Good.
Hazards
Rips and rocks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, SUP, Bodyboard
Access
Not a huge amount of parking here, a couple of small car parks and road parking.
Bottom
Sand and rock patches.
Best Season
Works year round, but best September - November.
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