Surf: General: It might be in Devon but it ticks very few of the surfing boxes, facing east in the Channel. That's not to say there are no waves here. This fickle spot is an increasingly popular stretch of beach, with the best banks showing up close to the pier at low tide when a rare swell arrives. Can be fun, will be busy. Closes out at high. Tides: Not high. Size: Thigh to head high. Wind: NW Swell: SW groundswell or E windswell. Bottom: Sand. Paddling: OK, except when big. Spot Rating: Short, fun, peaky, if fat waves. Access: Parking a short walk inland or to the south of the pier. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Can be surprisingly busy. Local Vibe: Fairly relaxed. Environment: OK - can be sewage discharge after heavy rains. Hazards: Crowds, groynes, shore dump at high. Season: December - February.