Whitesands Bay surf guide
Surf: Good beachbreak peaks up to double-overhead, useful rip along rocks at N end for paddling out. Prefers W swell as Ramsey Island blocks the SW.
Access: Large pay carpark, camping, cafe and bogs behind the beach. Surf shop and schools in St Davids. Lifeguards in summer.
Environment: Beautiful bay popular with all kinds of surfcraft. Pay parking and camping by the beach.
Surf: General: This popular bay has a number of banks that work through the tides. At the north end of the bay is the Elevator, a good quality low tide righthander. through consistent, it is slightly blocked by Ramsey Island so picks up less swell than Freshwater West. Best on a pushing tide from low to mid, busy in the summer, quieter out of season.
Tides: Low to mid.
Size: Thigh high to overhead.
Wind: E
Swell: W/SW
Bottom: Sand.
Paddling: OK when smaller.
Spot Rating: Quality, consistent beachie with good banks.
Access: Huge car park at northern end of bay.
Crowds: Crowd Factor: Busy in holiday season, can get crowded at northern end.
Local Vibe: Chilled.
Environment: Good.
Hazards: Rips by rocks at northern end.
Season: Works all year, best in September - February.