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Putsborough - Break Data
Surf spot travel photo of Putsborough
Photo: Demi Taylor/halfnelson.co.uk
Description
Follow the narrow, winding road from Croyde for five minutes and the huge expanse of beach at Putsborough will open out before your eyes. This quality beach break, at the southern end of Woolacombe Sands, can throw up some decent banks and in a solid swell can deliver hollow rides almost on a par with its better-known and more crowded neighbour, Croyde. The huge mass of Baggy Point, at the southern end of the bay, offers protection from the wrath of southerly and southwesterly winds that can wreck the nearby spots, although it also means that the waves are usually 1-2 ft smaller. Parking on the seafront.
-- Chris Nelson 		Best Tide:
all
Best Swell Direction:
NW-W
Best Size:
2 to 6 feet
Best Wind:
E
Perfect-O-Meter:
5 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)
Bottom:
sand
Ability Level:
beginner, intermediate
Bring Your:
shortboard, fish, longboard
Best Season:
autumn/winter
Access:
simple, via the carpark
Crowd Factor:
can get busy, but manageable
Local Vibe:
friendly/largely tolerant
Bicep Burn:
4 (1=1ft Waikiki; 10=15ft Ocean Beach)
Poo Patrol:
3 (1=clean; 10=turds in the lineup)
Shark Danger:
2 (1=none; 10=bring an iron cage)
Places To Eat
Head to the nearby chocolate-box village of Croyde, with a strong surfing tradition and plenty of seaside cafes and restaurants. The Thatch is an institution for locals and visiting surfers alike - heaving during summer and at weekends. Blue Groove is another good spot - tacos recommended.
Places To Stay
For atmosphere and nightlife, The Thatch pub does accommodation but don't expect it to be too quiet. There are several good hotels and B&Bs nearby. Crowborough Farm B+B has board storage facilities and is a quieter option set between Croyde and Putsborough.

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Things To Do
Billy Buds and The Thatch in Croyde are a couple of good watering holes often with bands or music at the weekends.
Surf Shops
The Little Pink Shop is in the centre of the village. Redwood Surf shop and Surfing Croyde Bay are both on Hobbs Hill.

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