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.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Crowds, rips and rocks make this a spot for experienced surfers only.
Local Vibe
Doable
Competitive, a bit feisty.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Will be packed - surfers from around the southwest and beyond.
Spot Rating
Fun
Long, long, walling lefts that can get speedy and hollow. A classic.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Arm-draining rips sort the wheat from the chaff.
Water Quality
Clean
OK except after heavy rain.
Hazards
Rocks, rippy, size, access and exit.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Longboard
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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