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Ideal surf conditions at Polzeath

Swell window
SW, NW
Best swell direction
SW
Swell size
2ft - 10ft
Swell breaks over
Sand
Wave types
Beach
Wave directions
Left, Right
Wind window
E
Best tides at
Low, Mid, High
Skill Level
Beginner
Seasons
Autumn
Board types
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Sup, Bodyboard

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.

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