Surf: General: A huge expanse of quality beachbreak at the northern end of St Brides Bay, faces west so picks up a decent amount of swell. Popular summer destination for holidaymakers, but plenty of room to spread out. Year round consistent banks. Sand with shingle at high tide. Tides: Not high. Size: Thigh high to overhead. Wind: E Swell: SW, WSW Bottom: Sand. Paddling: Easy when small, tough when bigger. Spot Rating: Big beach with loads of potential, consistent banks with northern end usually biggest. Access: Large car parks on Beachfront. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Busy in summer, quiet out of season. Local Vibe: Friendly. Environment: Clean. Hazards: Rips when big. Season: Best September - February.