Lynmouth Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(North Devon, UK)
| Name: | Lynmouth |
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| Type: | point/rivermouth |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: S |
Lynmouth in North Devon is a sheltered point/rivermouth break that only works once in a while. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the south. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the west northwest. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Often Crowded. Beware of rocks and rips.
Overall Lynmouth Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Lynmouth surf quality by season and Lynmouth surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Lynmouth
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Lynmouth:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Porlock Weir | 9 mi |
| Second closest break | Black Rock | 17 mi |
| Third closest break | Coney Beach | 17 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Ogmore-by-Sea | 17 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Porthcawl Point | 17 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Lynmouth: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Pembroke Buoy | 62 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Aberporth Buoy | 80 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 101 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 127 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | M2 Lambay Buoy | 169 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Lynmouth: |
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| Closest tide station | Ilfracombe, England | 13 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Ilfracombe, England | 13 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Mumbles, Wales | 24 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Mumbles, Wales | 24 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Hinkley Point, England | 29 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Lynmouth: |
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| Closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 226 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 249 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 249 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 249 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Allenheads (United Kingdom) | 255 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Lynmouth: |
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| Closest city location | Combe Martin (United Kingdom) | 10 mi |
| Second closest city location | Ilfracombe (United Kingdom) | 14 mi |
| Third closest city location | Minehead (United Kingdom) | 14 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | South Molton (United Kingdom) | 15 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Barnstaple (United Kingdom) | 16 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Lynmouth is Cardiff Airport (CWL) in Wales, 37 km (23 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Lynmouth is Swansea Airport (SWS), also in Wales, 45 km (28 miles) away.
- Third is Exeter Airport (EXT) in England, 62 km (39 miles) away.
- Bristol Airport (BRS) in England is 77 km (48 miles) away.
- Yeovilton Airport (YEO) in U.k. is the fifth nearest airport to Lynmouth and is 85 km (53 miles) away.
