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Croyde

The best beach break in North Devon. Hollow at low tide, fast and heavy on a real swell. Woolacombe next door for a softer option.

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Region
North Devon
Country
United Kingdom
Type
Beach break, punchy
Level
Intermediate to advanced
Swell
W to NW Atlantic groundswell
Wind
E offshore
Tide
Low to mid, high closes out
Season
September to November, winter with a good wetsuit
Hazards
Strong rips, heavy at low on big days, crowd
Crowd
Busy
Access
Village car parks, walk to the beach
Boards
Shortboard, mid-length on small days

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