Bantham
South Devon's best-known surf beach at the mouth of the Avon estuary. Needs a decent SW swell to work but produces quality waves with a river mouth sand bar creating hollow lefts and rights.
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 Bantham, England.
Hazards & Safety
Strong rip currents along the river channel on the east side. The River Avon outflow creates unpredictable currents, especially on an ebbing tide. Submerged rocks at the southern end near Thurlestone.
Local Tips
Bantham needs a decent-sized swell to get in. SW groundswell wraps in best. Sheltered from prevailing westerlies, making it one of the cleanest options in Devon when everywhere else is blown out. Works best from mid to high tide.
Getting There
Access through the Bantham Estate private car park, then a short walk across the dunes to the beach.
Parking: Private estate car park with seasonal charges. Limited spaces and closes in the evening. Fills quickly on sunny weekends.
Facilities: Seasonal toilets near the car park. Seasonal food vans in summer. The Sloop Inn in the village is a short walk. No showers at the beach.
Crowds
Moderate to busy. Popular with the South Devon surf crowd and holidaymakers in summer.
Water Temperature by Month
Water temperatures and recommended wetsuit thickness by month
Tide data from Salcombe
Average daily wave height and wind speed from past forecast data. Updates as more data is collected.
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South Devon's best-known surf beach at the mouth of the Avon estuary. Needs a decent SW swell to work but produces quality waves with a river mouth sand bar creating hollow lefts and rights.
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 Salcombe
Water temp & wetsuit by month
Average daily wave height and wind speed from past forecast data
Strong rip currents along the river channel on the east side. The River Avon outflow creates unpredictable currents, especially on an ebbing tide. Submerged rocks at the southern end near Thurlestone.
Bantham needs a decent-sized swell to get in. SW groundswell wraps in best. Sheltered from prevailing westerlies, making it one of the cleanest options in Devon when everywhere else is blown out. Works best from mid to high tide.
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