Saunton Sands
Saunton Sands stretches for three miles along the North Devon coast, backed by Braunton Burrows sand dunes. The beach faces north-west and produces long, peeling waves perfect for longboarding and mellow surfing. Works on all tides and rarely gets too powerful. Less crowded than nearby Croyde and Woolacombe. The flat beach gradient means waves break far from shore on low tide.
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 Saunton Sands, England.
Hazards & Safety
Rips can develop on bigger swells. Long beach — know your position relative to the car park.
Local Tips
Works on all tides. The flat gradient produces long, peeling waves — perfect for longboarding. Walk south along the beach for better banks and fewer people. Braunton Burrows dune system behind the beach is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Getting There
Car park at the north end of the beach. Direct access to sand.
Parking: Large pay & display car park at beach entrance.
Facilities: Toilets at car park. Saunton Sands Hotel nearby. Limited other facilities — bring what you need.
Crowds
Less crowded than Croyde and Woolacombe. The long beach absorbs the numbers.
Water Temperature by Month
Water temperatures and recommended wetsuit thickness by month
Tide data from Saunton
Average daily wave height and wind speed from past forecast data. Updates as more data is collected.
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Saunton Sands stretches for three miles along the North Devon coast, backed by Braunton Burrows sand dunes. The beach faces north-west and produces long, peeling waves perfect for longboarding and mellow surfing. Works on all tides and rarely gets too powerful. Less crowded than nearby Croyde and Woolacombe. The flat beach gradient means waves break far from shore on low tide.
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 Saunton
Water temp & wetsuit by month
Average daily wave height and wind speed from past forecast data
Rips can develop on bigger swells. Long beach — know your position relative to the car park.
Works on all tides. The flat gradient produces long, peeling waves — perfect for longboarding. Walk south along the beach for better banks and fewer people. Braunton Burrows dune system behind the beach is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
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