So you're heading down to North Devon for a trip or holiday, what can you do? We'll the list goes on and on. One of the reasons I moved here is because I love to surf. The guys who know what they're doing will head to Croyde and Woolacombe but avoid summer, instead coming down in the autumn will more likely give you good conditions. For everyone else who likes getting wet and having a splash around Saunton is always a good bet, a nice safe wave with plenty of space, and good surf hire and facilities. Saunton car park will be be full by 11.00am on a summer weekend so watch out and plan ahead, it aslo gets very busy in front of the flagged areas often with 50 newbies taking taking of on the same wave.
One alternative is Westward Ho! at the opposite end to Saunton you can get there quicker than the congested journey through Braunton and the beach is as big and as well life-guarded as Saunton. The wave is shallow, safe and excellent to learn on. The is a good hire shop and cafe right next to the beach at the entrance to Northam burrows. There is a slightly bigger wave about half way along the beach and this is where the second lifeguard station is situated, you can drive through Northam Burrows to this or you can stay at Westward Ho! end. You will need to be aware of the tide times, however, as the sea comes right up to the pebble ridge at high tide with no beach left. I can highly recommend Westward Ho! beach as a safe family beach, with plenty of rock pools and crabs to keep the kids amused. The main attraction are the lack of crowds, this especially the case for wanna be surfers and you'll be able to get the hang of it without the worry of mowing down innocent by-standers, or indeed being taken out yourself.
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