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“Puttsborough is at the south end of a very long west facing beach that can produce good rights and lefts of 50-100m. The waves are not quite of the same quality as those breaking at its more famous neighbour, Croyde, but it can on occasion produce quite hollow peaks. The big plus point is the total shelter it gets from southerly winds by a very long rocky peninsular (Baggy Point), often making it the best spot to visit as low pressures approach. Reputedly better at higher tide levels but I've seen some great waves here at all stages, although I've only been here 10-20 times so I may have been lucky and met some favourable banks.
The beach is at the end of a crazily narrow single track lane that is really not suited to the crowds of camper vans that head there when conditions are right. Get there early to avoid reversing blindly back into oncoming traffic around tight bends.”
Q, VoG from UNITED KINGDOM - 20 Mar 2010
Putsborough Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 5 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.2(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.0(1: Putsborough is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.7(1: Putsborough is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in North Devon. 5: the best break in North Devon). |
Difficulty Level: 2.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Putsborough can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.3(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Putsborough, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.3(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Putsborough are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.8(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 1.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Putsborough is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.8(1: Getting to Putsborough requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.3(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.5(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.7(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Putsborough for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.3(1: Camping at Putsborough is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.7(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Putsborough is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.3(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.3(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Putsborough, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Putsborough where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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