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.
Local Vibe
Fairly relaxed.
Crowd Factor
Usually busy due to consistency.
Spot Rating
Consistent spot with good banks, occasionally excellent.
Shoulder Burn
OK when small, heavy paddle when big.
Water Quality
Good.
Hazards
Rips and rocks.
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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