Surfing and Bodyboarding in Devon - North Coast
Things to Do: Surfing and Bodyboarding
Saunton Sands Beach, Nr Barnstaple, Devon (North Coast)
Three miles of flat sand backed by large dunes
The long sandy beach at Saunton has plenty of room for beach games and is the ideal place for a family day out. It’s also a popular location for water sports enthusiasts and the surfing is great for beginners.
Westward Ho! Beach, Nr Bideford, Devon (North Coast)
Two miles of golden sand backed by a unique pebble ridge
This long sandy beach is ideal for families and has some eye-catching features including rows of traditional beach huts. It’s also adjacent to the South West Coast Path with nearby attractions including the picturesque fishing village of Clovelly.
The fine sand and dunes make this a popular beach with families. The beach also benefits from high waves and is a big hit with the surfers. There is also a surf school for those who are keen to join the action on the water.
A quiet sand and shingle beach situated in an attractive rocky cove. There are lots of rock pools to explore at low tide and some of the shells on the beach have been washed up from the Caribbean on the Gulf Stream.
Woolacombe Village Beach, Woolacombe, Devon (North Coast)
Two miles of magnificent golden sand backed by sandy hills
The vibrant beach is a favourite with families and has a broad expanse of golden sand and offers reasonably safe swimming. Activities on the water include surfing, windsurfing and canoeing and zoning is used to increase safety.
