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Croyde Surf Scene
With its consistently good surf, Croyde is well known for being one of the best, if not the best, beach break in Britain, and as such is a Mecca for surfers. There are two other great surfing beaches nearby – Putsborough and Saunton Sands – which make Croyde a great place to visit whether you are an experienced or novice surfer. There are a number of local companies that provide lessons for beginners and those wishing to brush up on their skills including:
Surf South West, Croyde www.surfsouthwest.co.uk
Pointbreaks Watersports www.pointbreaks.com
Surfing Croyde Bay www.surfingcroydebay.co.uk
If you don't have your own equipment you can pickup new and used surfboards from one of the many surf shops in Croyde, Braunton, Ilfracombe and Woolacombe. Alternatively rent wetsuits and surfboards daily or weekly from the surf shops including:
Little Pink shop Croyde www.littlepinkshop.com (hire and sales all surfing hardware)
Baggys Surf Lodge and Surfboard rental www.baggys.co.uk (surfboard hire)
Redwood Surf shop Croyde www.redwoodsurfshop.co.uk (hire and sales all surfing hardware)
Genesis Surf Shop Ilfracombe www.genesissurfshop.com (surf clothing, sandals and accessories)
For up to date weather and Surf reports for North Devon beaches check out:
www.a1surf.com
www.surfstation.co.uk
www.eyeball-surfcheck.co.uk (local webcams for Croyde, Saunton, Putsborough and Woolacombe)
Croyde is also the home of the famous annual Gold Coast Oceanfest, being held this year on Friday 19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June. This is a great opportunity to chill out in the sunshine, watch some beach and extreme sports, do some shopping at the trade stands and enjoy the great music scene North Devon has to offer. Check out www.goldcoastoceanfest.co.uk for more details.
