Bantham

Kingsbridge, Devon

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Just like many areas on the south coast, to be on the it at the right time you need a little luck, local knowledge and a lot of patience. Bantham is a large south-westerly facing beach that picks up any swell on the south coast with excellent banks close to the rivermouth on a lower tide. Always bigger then it looks but can often lack power. Other breaks in the area include Challaborough, Wembury (see Wembury) and Whitsands.

Bantham, along with most of the waves in this vicinity, is best on a low- to mid-tide with a north-easterly wind. There are also left and right peaks towards the middle of the bay and some shelter can be found on the far west side of the beach. The rips can get strong on a dropping tide so talk to the lifeguards (or experienced surfers) if you’re unsure where to paddle out. Bantham can also get exceptionally crowded in the summer and is a popular spot with most of Plymouth’s student population.

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Surf Information

Break type: Sand
Offshore wind direction: North easterly
Swell direction: South westerly
Wave direction: Lefts and rights
Ability: All
Water quality: Good
Lifeguard service: From 1 May to 30 September
National Trust: No

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Tips

Use the rip to help you out back but speak to a lifeguard or experienced surfer first.

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Hazards

• Crowds.
• Rips and rocks to the far ends of the beach.

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Facilities

• Toilets and cafe towards Bigbury (east) end of the Beach.

Local surf forcast for Bantham

Webcams viewing Bantham

www.bigburycam.jabhosting.co.uk/camdetail.php
www.banthamsurfcam.com

Google map location for Bantham

Facilities at "Beach name", "Town", "County"