Jackson's Bay Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W, E
Wind
N
Surf Height
Thigh/waist-high
Tide
Mid/high-tide but avoid a big, spring high-tide.
Jackson's Bay Surf Guide
Not known for a surfing beach as it’s sheltered from all but the biggest storms in the Bristol Channel or the strongest E wind-swell. There can be short, punchy beach-break waves for beginners here when all other beaches are closed-out and out of control or if there’s a very strong E wind blowing E wind-chop into the bay. A good beach for SUPs and sea-swimming for most of the year.
Ability Level
Beginner
Beginners can play in the shore-break
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Relaxed
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Thin crowd for the most part, popular in summer with swimmers and SUPs.
Spot Rating
Poor
Not really a surfing beach but beginners can ride small waves in the bay
Shoulder Burn
Light
Zero
Water Quality
Fair
Fair. Watch for sewage overflow during heavy rains.
Hazards
None
Bring Your
Funboard, Bodyboard
Access
Limited street-parking available in the housing-estate directly up from the beach. Closest car-park situated at Whitmore Bay. Steep walk down to the beach.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Usually a calm bay for an easy SUPs or swim. Beginner surf available during big winter storms or gale force E wind.
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