Lynmouth Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

SW, W

Wind

S, SE

Surf Height

Shoulder high to head and a half.

Tide

Works on all tides but low best.

Lynmouth Surf Guide

One of the UK's finest pointbreaks. Due to its sheltered, northerly perspective, it takes a large westerly or huge southwesterly swell to shake this sleeping point awake. When these conditions combine with light southerly/southeasterly winds, long lefts wind down the boulder point, generating walls that can reel for over 300m.

Local Vibe

WelcomingIntimidating

Competitive, a bit feisty.

Crowd Factor

MellowHeavy

Will be packed - surfers from around the southwest and beyond.

Spot Rating

PoorPerfect

Long, long, walling lefts that can get speedy and hollow. A classic.

Shoulder Burn

LightExhausting

Arm-draining rips sort the wheat from the chaff.

Water Quality

CleanDirty

OK except after heavy rain.

Hazards

Rocks, rippy, size, access and exit.

Access

A well-timed jump off the boulders. There is parking on the Esplanade to the west of the harbour.

Bottom

Boulders.

Best Season

December - February as needs a big swell.

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