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Surf locations and forecasting tools to help you predict when the swell might hit or just for seeing what the weather is doing..
Our customers have asked us where to find information on current surf conditions and how to predict the swell for the weekend, so we thought it was high time we collected some good links and added this section to our site !
Remember that surf forecasting, like weather forecasting, is not an exact science so even with these tools you just never know if that classic swell is going to hit or not! The more often you get to the coast, the more likely you are to get some classic surf days..
weather reports | webcams | surf forecasting tools
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New & Used surfboard sales and rental from PointBreaks
We are now offering a range of new and used surfboards for hire as well as purchase. See our Online surf equipment catalogue for pre-owned ex-hire boards. We will be adding a range of new surfboards for sale and hire with pics very soon.
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Surf Locations and Forecast Tools
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We operate our surf lessons mostly from Croyde Bay, Putsborough Beach, Saunton Sands and occasionally from Woolacombe beach. The location is dictated by the prevailing wind, swell and tide conditions. For advanced surfers we may also teach at other more secret locations..
Multimap.com map for the local beaches of Croyde, Saunton and Putsborough.
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Croyde is a fantastic beach break which can be very fast and tubing at low tide, but more forgiving at fuller tides. Saunton is a much more mellow wave - more suited to a longboarding style but can be a good place to learn to surf. Putsborough is protected by the headland on South Westerly winds and is a good sheltered spot when everywhere else is blown out by the wind. Its also a smaller wave then Croyde - so is great for learning when Croyde is too big or too busy.
Croyde also has a high tide reef break when the swell is a reasonable size and also a classic point break. The outer reef 'Oysters' breaks when the swell is huge and is generally accessible only by boat or long paddle out in dangerous rip conditions - not for beginners !
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There are lifeguards patrolling the beaches at Croyde, Saunton and Woolacombe in the summer months, plus the RAF rescue helicopter making regular patrols around the coastal area from the marines base at Chivenor. The coast guard is often seen at the beach, keeping an eye out for trouble.
Come and enjoy the scenery and sandy beaches and see the beautiful sunsets over the sea - summertime is great for a late 'sunset surf' - just make sure you come back in before its dark !
Have a look at some of the photos in our Surf Image gallery
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Weather Information and links
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For current UK Weather on a general UK-wide scale try http://www.xcweather.co.uk/. This site shows weather, wind speed and direction, temperature, pressure and visibility.
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Webcams and Daily Surf Photos
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http://www.eyeball-surfcheck.co.uk
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Check out eyeball-surfcheck.co.uk for live webcam photos of the beaches at Croyde, Saunton, Woolacombe and Putsborough (the only Puts cam!). There is a surf check as well as the photos plus live video streaming online.
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http://www.croyde-surf-cam.com/
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Steve at the Little Pink shop always puts a photo or two of the surf at Croyde or sometimes Saunton - every day - plus a current surf report.
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http://www.croydecam.co.uk
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Live Surf webcam for Croyde - provided by Ruda Holiday Park - on the beach at Croyde Bay - updated in real time. |
http://www.a1surf.com/surfcheck.html
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A1surf.com have a great surf report for Croyde, Woolacombe, Saunton and Putsborough.
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Surf Prediction Tools |
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If your not sure how to read swell forecasts then why not try one of our Don't Just stand there surf course for surfers who want to do more then just stand up.
The following links show Wave height Predication Models and display a grid of Images for the next 72hours starting from 00 GMT in 6 hourly intervals. They are from the Mesoscale Atmospheric Simulation System (MASS) from Meteosim.
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Significant Wave Height and Direction Predication Model Images |
Wave and Wind Direction Predication Model Images
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Pressure Maps and forecasts from the UK Met Office are shown for the current period and future times up to T+132 Hrs. |
Click a link below for the Map:
Current Map
T + 24hrs Map
T + 36 Hrs Map
T + 48 Hrs Map
T + 60 Hrs Map
T + 72 Hrs Map
T + 84 Hrs Map
T + 96 Hrs Map
T + 108 Hrs Map
T + 120 Hrs Map
T + 132hrs Map
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Wave Buoy Links (UK)
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Get data direct from the Wave Buoys - wave heights, temperature, wind, pressure, humidity information.
Wave Buoy information from the National Date Buoy Centre
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For any information on surfing lessons in North Devon or booking please contact us on Mobile: 07776 148679 or .
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