About This Spot
Saunton Sands, England (UK) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in England (UK).
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Shallow and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With SW–WSW–W winds throughout the season, Saunton Sands, England (UK) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The wind depends on weather fronts coming through, the best directions are SW, W and NW. Southerly and Northerly are ok too but can be gusty. Usually about 4-6 Bft. Often gets a Westerly with 4 Bft late afternoon mid summer.
When to Go
The weather changes during the year. In summer months a thin wetsuit of 3mm is fine, but from October to May a 4/3 or even a 5/4 wetsuit will be needed.
What to Expect
There are great waves at Saunton, it's one of the best waves for long board surfers - and makes a great playground for windsurfer and kiteboarders, it's flat between the waves. The tide range is big, it goes out 3/4 of mile and ranges from 6-10m tides. Tide runs on a 6 hour cycle. Gentle sloping beach which stays waist deep for a long way out.
Wind & Conditions
SW · WSW · W · NW
Best wind direction
The wind depends on weather fronts coming through, the best directions are SW, W and NW. Southerly and Northerly are ok too but can be gusty. Usually about 4-6 Bft. Often gets a Westerly with 4 Bft late afternoon mid summer.
Best Months
Water Conditions
There are great waves at Saunton, it's one of the best waves for long board surfers - and makes a great playground for windsurfer and kiteboarders, it's flat between the waves. The tide range is big, it goes out 3/4 of mile and ranges from 6-10m tides. Tide runs on a 6 hour cycle. Gentle sloping beach which stays waist deep for a long way out.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍No information to the beach
Take the M5 to junction 27 and then the A273 to Barnstaple. Follow signs to Braunton. When you reach Braunton (5 miles from Barnstaple) take a left at the sign posted to Saunton and Croyde. The Beach car park (only entrance to beach) is 2.6 miles from Braunton and is a sharp left turn that goes down into the car park...if you go past the large white hotel you've gone to far.
Location
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