Polzeath surf guide
Surf: Consistent, slow, intermediate-friendly walls, spread along the beach plus to the north, a reasonable right breaks off Pentire Point at size. Flexible spot for all abilities and surfcraft. There are a few fickle breaks deeper in the estuary on huge swells.
Environment: Consistent and crowded at this popular holiday spot. Full facilities.
Surf: General: Popular beach that breaks on all tides, offering peaks in the middle of the bay, lefts to the south and a right that breaks off Pentire Point in bigger swells. Good for all abilities and popular with beginners in summer.
Tides: All tides, but beach opens up at low.
Size: Thigh high to overhead.
Wind: ESE
Swell: W
Bottom: Sand
Paddling: Easy.
Spot Rating: Fun peaks, walling waves.
Access: There is parking both overlooking the beach as well as a quirky car park on the beach.
Crowds: Crowd Factor: Packed with holiday makers in the summer, always busy when small and clean.
Local Vibe: Relaxed.
Environment: Clean.
Hazards: Crowds in the summer with occasional ex-Prime Ministers and junior royalty.
Season: September - November.