Crooklets Beach
Crooklets is Bude's town beach, a reliable north-west-facing break that picks up Atlantic swells and produces quality beach break waves on sandy banks. Best at mid tide. More sheltered than exposed beaches to the south. The rocks at the northern end produce a fun right-hander at low tide. Walking distance from Bude town centre with good parking and facilities.
Conditions look mixed today with moderate onshore wind and a dropping swell period through the afternoon. Best bet is the early morning push before the wind picks up. Tomorrow looks cleaner with a slight shift in direction.
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Everything you need to know before paddling out at Crooklets Beach, England.
Hazards & Safety
Rocks at the northern end — exposed at low tide. Rips near the cliffs.
Local Tips
Best at mid tide. The rocks at the north end produce a fun right-hander at low tide for more experienced surfers. More sheltered than Widemouth to the south. Bude Sea Pool is worth a visit — tidal swimming pool cut into the rocks.
Getting There
Car park right behind the beach in Bude. 1 minute walk.
Parking: Pay & display right behind beach. Walking distance from Bude.
Facilities: Toilets, Bude Sea Pool nearby, cafes and shops in town.
Crowds
Moderate — Bude's town beach so gets busy in summer.
Water Temperature by Month
Water temperatures and recommended wetsuit thickness by month
Tide data from Bude
Average daily wave height and wind speed from past forecast data. Updates as more data is collected.
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Crooklets is Bude's town beach, a reliable north-west-facing break that picks up Atlantic swells and produces quality beach break waves on sandy banks. Best at mid tide. More sheltered than exposed beaches to the south. The rocks at the northern end produce a fun right-hander at low tide. Walking distance from Bude town centre with good parking and facilities.
Conditions look mixed today with moderate onshore wind and a dropping swell period through the afternoon. Best bet is the early morning push before the wind picks up.
Tide data from Bude
Water temp & wetsuit by month
Average daily wave height and wind speed from past forecast data
Rocks at the northern end — exposed at low tide. Rips near the cliffs.
Best at mid tide. The rocks at the north end produce a fun right-hander at low tide for more experienced surfers. More sheltered than Widemouth to the south. Bude Sea Pool is worth a visit — tidal swimming pool cut into the rocks.
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