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.
Ability Level
Intermediate
The rips here can be pretty full on so best left to more experienced surfers.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Fairly relaxed.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Can get crowded when its working.
Spot Rating
Fun
Shifty, fickle, can be excellent, fat or close-out - flip a coin!
Shoulder Burn
Light
Can be rippy, currents around rivermouth.
Water Quality
Clean
River runoff after rains.
Hazards
Rips, pollution after rain.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Pay parking at Bluff Inn.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
December - February.
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