Hayle Rivermouth Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

NW, W, big SW

Wind

E, SE, S

Surf Height

Thigh high to overhead.

Tide

Low to near high.

Hayle Rivermouth Surf Guide

A big, sheltered expanse of shifting sands that can produce fun, walls or maddeningly fickle sections. The tide drops out and pushes in quickly, transforming a once fat peak into a sand sucking close-out. Expect rips and crowds when good. Bounces off the Bluff at high.

Local Vibe

WelcomingIntimidating

Fairly relaxed.

Crowd Factor

MellowHeavy

Can get crowded when its working.

Spot Rating

PoorPerfect

Shifty, fickle, can be excellent, fat or close-out - flip a coin!

Shoulder Burn

LightExhausting

Can be rippy, currents around rivermouth.

Water Quality

CleanDirty

River runoff after rains.

Hazards

Rips, pollution after rain.

Access

Pay parking at Bluff Inn.

Bottom

Sand.

Best Season

December - February.

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